*Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). ***\"Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime. But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I. Thus, a Christian element was introducedin the long-established mid-winter festivals.
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