Dominican friars sing "Laetabundus" on the morning of this day. It occurs twelve days before Epiphany. Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate it on January 7 due to discrepancies between the Gregorian and Julian calendars. In the wake of the English Civil War, the Puritans banned celebration of this holiday. One popular theory states its date was chosen to coincide with the Roman festival for (*) Sol Invictus, to encourage the spread of Christianity. For 10 points, name thi
Dominican friars sing "Laetabundus" on the morning of this day. It occurs twelve days before Epiphany. Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate it on January 7 due to discrepancies between the Gregorian and Julian calendars. In the wake of the English Civil War, the Puritans banned celebration of this holiday. One popular theory states its date was chosen to coincide with the Roman festival for (*) Sol Invictus, to encourage the spread of Christianity. For 10 points, name this holiday preceded by Advent and celebrated with trees and presents on December 25th.
Dominican friars sing "Laetabundus" on the morning of this day.
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