Christmas is a special time of year for so many people around the world, but do you know how these traditions started? Why do we have Christmas trees, and what unique traditions do other countries have?

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Discover the history of Christmas, from the ancient festivals of the Celts and the Romans, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, to the festivities we all enjoy today
Learn about the Christmas traditions enjoyed here in Ireland and in other countries
Meet Maureen O'Hara, the Hollywood legend from Dublin, and star of "Miracle on 34th Street"
Enjoy word searches, trivia quizzes and show you're a 'Christmas Around the World' expert with our competition to win a place in a special EPIC Explorers Workshop!

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Christmas is a special time of year for so many people around the world, but do you know how these traditions started? Why do we have Christmas trees, and what unique traditions do other countries have?

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