# Exploring Holiday Celebrations: A Journey Through Time

- Link: https://rlgeerrobbins.com/running-blog-of-my-life/exploring-holiday-celebrations-a-journey-through-time/
- Published: 2025-06-13T09:08:24-07:00
- Author: Chasing History- Stories Behind Lost Legends

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate holidays the way we do? So have I. Join 
me as we explore the rich history of holidays in the United States and around the
world.

 [History of Holiday's](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/category/history-of-holiday/)

## 󠀁[The Fascinating Origins of New Year’s Day Celebrations](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/the-fascinating-origins-of-new-years-day-celebrations/)󠁿

The Babylonians rang in their new year by slapping debtors with wet reeds, while
Romans celebrated January 1st by gifting each other honey-soaked figs and branches
from sacred trees—odd traditions that somehow morphed into our modern holiday,

 [ Keep reading ](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/the-fascinating-origins-of-new-years-day-celebrations/)

 [History of Holiday's](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/category/history-of-holiday/)

## 󠀁[The Origins of Christmas: Ancient Traditions Unveiled](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/uncovering-christmas-traditions-before-the-nativity/)󠁿

Explore the vibrant history of Christmas and its origins in ancient traditions like
Winter Solstice celebrations, feasting, and gift-giving, long before it became associated
with the Nativity.

 [ Keep reading ](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/uncovering-christmas-traditions-before-the-nativity/)

 [American History](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/category/american-history/)

## 󠀁[The True Origins of Thanksgiving: Myths and Realities](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/the-true-origins-of-thanksgiving-myths-and-realities/)󠁿

From Sarah Hale’s famous nursery rhyme to Lincoln’s proclamation, Roosevelt’s date-
shift, and the Pilgrims’ harvest feast—these seemingly disparate threads of American
history are woven together by their connection to our Thanksgiving tradition.

 [ Keep reading ](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/the-true-origins-of-thanksgiving-myths-and-realities/)

 [History of Holiday's](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/category/history-of-holiday/)

## 󠀁[4th of July: From Patriotism to Commercialism](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/4th-of-july-from-patriotism-to-commercialism/)󠁿

The cost of Independence was not free. It was paid for by the sweat and blood of
over 376,000 lives. Lives that have been lost to history.

 [ Keep reading ](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/4th-of-july-from-patriotism-to-commercialism/)

 [History of Holiday's](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/category/history-of-holiday/)

## 󠀁[The Surprising History of Maypole Ribbons](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/a-maypole-with-no-ribbons/)󠁿

Did you know you could have a Maypole with no ribbons and still celebrate May Day?
And still be historically accurate? Let me tell you why.

 [ Keep reading ](https://rlgeerrobbins.com/a-maypole-with-no-ribbons/)

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