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Yonah 12/25/2007, 12:00 AM  Holidays are given to us to in order
to remind us who we are. We remember the history and the
importance of the day and use it to develop and mold us into
better people so we can serve G-d better.   Growing up in the
West, where people are steeped in a xmas atmosphere with trees,
lights, mistletoe, Santas and manger scene decorations, I
decided to do some research to find out more about the
symbols of xmas.  Don’t get me wrong, some of the holiday
decorations are very beautiful, but I believe that one should
know the truth behind these symbols in order for them to be true
to themselves and serve G-d the best they can.  We should not be
deceived by 'cosmetics' or decorations, if behind these symbols
lies darkness and leads people away from truth.  And so, below
are some questions posted on the internet asked by people
wanting to know more about their own holiday, and some of the
answers posted by their own fellow holid