XMAS WALLPAPER AND ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS
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Just click on any image you like, and you'll arrive at a page where you can download these wallpapers free. The story of Christmas is based on the biblical accounts given in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. According to these accounts, Jesus was born to Mary, assisted by her husband Joseph, in the city of Bethlehem. Christmas is a celebration of his birth. In modern times, Christmas is observed on December 25th in the western world. The holiday season is celebrated by bright, decorative displays, big family meals, and embracing the spirit of giving.
Symbols of Christmas include angels, Santas, evergreen trees, Nativity scenes, gift boxes, bells, and holly. Also used are various symbols of the Christian faith such as crosses and doves. The colors most often associated with Christmas are red and green, often accompanied by shimmering white, silver and gold. FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS: The Christmas card was invented in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, who lived Italy. He was hired by Sir Henry Cole to depict the desolate living conditions of the poor. The idea was to raise awareness and encourage people to help those in need. Also in 1843, Charles Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol." The first artificial Christmas trees were made in Germany, of white goose feathers dyed green. If you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," you would receive 364 gifts.
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