The pagan tribes of northern Europe enjoyed a 1 2一day winter festivalCalled Yule.Yule had its own traditions of Yule cakes，fir trees 1t holly，nistletoe 3 and presents.Fir trees and holly are still aymbol 4 of Christmas.Today a branch of mistletoe in thelouse has another meaning：when a boy and girl meetlnder the mistletoe they usually kiss！The custom ofdssing under the mistletoe is an ancient Celtic rite 5.Medieval 6 Christmas was a long event.It lasted：welve days like the Yule festival.Celebrations started.
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