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Sharkles
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Debunking Christmas Myths

12/18/2008 11:01 AM

It's been an interesting week in CR4-land. I found out that Caribou may actually pull Santa's sleigh, and I no longer know what to think about Christmas Origins.

Today I found an interesting article debunking "Holiday myths" like poisonous poinsettias, hangover cures, eating at night, and whether or not sugar makes kids hyper. Hopefully others find this interesting as well.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/18/AR2008121801528.html

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Re: Debunking Christmas Myths

12/18/2008 11:06 AM

Here is a myth that says Candy Canes were created in the shape of a J for Jesus.

http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/candycane.asp

FALSE!

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Re: Debunking Christmas Myths

12/18/2008 11:49 AM

I'm amazed at some of the history behind these Chistmas Customs.

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