Chapter

Origin of Holiday Colors
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10:17 - 14:59 (04:41)

Discover the meanings behind the holiday colors, including red, green, blue, and white, and how they connect to ancient traditions and religious beliefs.

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The evergreen tree represents eternal life, just as Jesus offers eternal life, and the apples that were fastened to the evergreen trees were representative of the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in the Bible.
10:17 - 13:16 (02:58)
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Symbolism, Christianity
Summary

The evergreen tree represents eternal life, just as Jesus offers eternal life, and the apples that were fastened to the evergreen trees were representative of the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in the Bible.

Chapter
Origin of Holiday Colors
Episode
SYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special
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Stuff You Should Know
The modern-day image of Santa Claus as a fat, red-suited man was popularized thanks to a Coca-Cola ad campaign in the 1930s.
13:16 - 14:59 (01:42)
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Christmas
Summary

The modern-day image of Santa Claus as a fat, red-suited man was popularized thanks to a Coca-Cola ad campaign in the 1930s. The colors associated with Christmas, red and green, have connections to the pagan holiday of Saturnalia.

Chapter
Origin of Holiday Colors
Episode
SYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know