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The Ancient Greeks did not celebrate Christmas. Christmas is the commemoration of the Birth of Jesus and, as Jesus had not been born in Ancient Greek times, it was celebrated. Christianity had not been founded at this time.
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Why did the Greeks have religious festivals to honor the gods?
For the same reason we celebrate Christmas and Easter; to honor the gods that they felt influenced their world.
Who was the God of the Underworld oin Anicent Egypt?
Anubis.
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What did anicent Egyptians eat?
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Who lived in anicent greek houses?
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What wouled anicent Greeks eat?
olives,bread and water
How did the Anicent Greeks train for a battle?
for us ofcoarse, to kill the human race
What type of clothes did the anicent Greeks wear?
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What religions do not celebrate Christmas?
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polytheist polytheism polytheistic
How do they celebrate Christmas in Greece?
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Why did the Greeks have religious festivals to honor the gods?
For the same reason we celebrate Christmas and Easter; to honor the gods that they felt influenced their world.
How do Greeks celebrate Christmas?
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Do you celebrate thanks on Christmas?
Do we celebrate thanks on christmas?
Who are the people celebrate Christmas?
Christian Celebrate Christmas...
