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Day: 28 December 2022

History & Anniversaries

The class struggle and the origins of Christmas

December 28, 2022 Norman Hall, first published in Socialism Today (November 2021), monthly magazine of the Socialist Party (CWI England & Wales)

To most socialists, it will come as no surprise to find that Christmas is the continuation of very ancient traditions of mid-winter festivals. However, it may be a surprise to learn just how relatively new […]

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