What's behind the holly?
Article Abstract:
Christmas has evolved into a tradition steeped with both Christian and paganistic practices. Christmas trees are said to be legendary in nature, while hollies were used in ancient times as house decors in winter. Gift- giving was widely practised by the Romans during Saturnalia.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
History, Trees, Trees (Plants), Myths and legends, Christmas, Christmas decorations
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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I am as I am and you are as you are
Article Abstract:
A excerpt from the transcription of a message delivered by video in October 1999 from a chief military strategist and spokesperson for the Zapatista rebel fighters of Mexico is presented. He discusses his beliefs and way of life.
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2001
Officials and employees, Political activity, Political aspects, Mexico, Zapatista National Liberation Army (Mexico), Dissenters
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2001
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