Holiday Etymology: It's the most wonderful time of the year!

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Dec 23 2022 | 00:06:16

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Across the world, these last couple of weeks in the calendar year are jam-packed with holiday celebrations. As language enthusiasts, it’s fascinating to look at the etymology of the names for these celebrations — here are the origins of names for some common holiday celebrations throughout the world.

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