{"id":40,"date":"2025-01-08T19:24:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T19:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-01-08T19:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T19:26:13","slug":"40-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/40-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/christmas-in-japan\/\">Christmas in Japan<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Commercial Celebration In Japan, Christmas is not a religious holiday in the same way it is in Western countries, as the majority of the population practices&nbsp;Shinto&nbsp;or&nbsp;Buddhism, with only a small percentage being Christian. Instead, Christmas is largely seen as a&nbsp;commercial&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultural event, with an emphasis on fun, romance, and the joy of giving. It\u2019s more\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/christmas-in-japan\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Christmas in Japan<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/christmas-in-alaska\/\">Christmas in Alaska<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Unique Celebration Amidst Winter Wonderland Christmas in&nbsp;Alaska&nbsp;is a magical time, where the holiday season is celebrated in a stunning, snowy landscape, filled with distinct traditions, family warmth, and a touch of adventure. Due to Alaska\u2019s unique location\u2014near the Arctic Circle\u2014Christmas here is marked by long, dark winter nights, breathtaking winter vistas, and a special\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/christmas-in-alaska\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Christmas in Alaska<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/christmas-in-ancient-greece\/\">Christmas in Ancient Greece<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Celebration of Winter and the Divine While ancient Greece did not celebrate Christmas as we know it today, there were various winter festivals and religious observances that marked the season and held deep significance. Many of these celebrations revolved around the gods and the cycles of nature, particularly the return of the sun during\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/christmas-in-ancient-greece\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Christmas in Ancient Greece<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/saturnalia\/\">Saturnalia<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Ancient Roman Festival of Revelry and Reversal Saturnalia was one of the most famous and widely celebrated festivals of ancient Rome, known for its joyous spirit, indulgence, and role reversals. Held in honor of&nbsp;Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture, wealth, and time, Saturnalia was a time for merriment, feasting, and social subversion. It became\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/saturnalia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Saturnalia<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/la-befana-the-italian-christmas-tradition\/\">La Befana: The Italian Christmas Tradition<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">La Befana, a beloved figure in Italian folklore, is one of the most charming and unique characters associated with the Christmas season. Known as the&nbsp;Christmas Witch, Befana is said to visit children on the night of&nbsp;January 5th, the eve of the&nbsp;Epiphany, leaving sweets and small gifts for those who have been good, while leaving a\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/la-befana-the-italian-christmas-tradition\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: La Befana: The Italian Christmas Tradition<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/the-christ-child-and-christmas-traditions\/\">The Christ Child and Christmas Traditions<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The figure of the Christ Child has deeply influenced Christmas traditions around the world. In nativity scenes, He is often depicted as the central figure, surrounded by Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, and the animals. These depictions are a reminder of the humility and simplicity of His birth, and they call us\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/the-christ-child-and-christmas-traditions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Christ Child and Christmas Traditions<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2025\/01\/08\/santa-claus\/\">Santa Claus<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Santa Claus\u2014he\u2019s the man in the red suit, the jolly old elf who delivers joy to millions of children around the world each Christmas Eve. But beyond the twinkling eyes, the snowy beard, and the reindeer-led sleigh, Santa represents something far greater: the spirit of giving, kindness, and the magic of childhood wonder.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2024\/12\/05\/christmas-around-the-world\/\">Christmas around the world<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The observance of\u00a0Christmas\u00a0around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases\u00a0the day before\u00a0and\u00a0the day after, are recognized by many national\u00a0governments\u00a0and\u00a0cultures\u00a0worldwide, including in areas where\u00a0Christianity\u00a0is a\u00a0minority\u00a0religion. In some non-Christian areas, periods of former\u00a0colonial\u00a0rule introduced the celebration (e.g.\u00a0Hong Kong); in others, Christian minorities or foreign cultural influences have led populations to observe\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2024\/12\/05\/christmas-around-the-world\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Christmas around the world<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2024\/12\/05\/history-of-christmas\/\">History of Christmas<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The early Christian\u00a0community\u00a0distinguished between the identification of the date of Jesus\u2019 birth and the liturgical celebration of that event. The actual observance of the day of Jesus\u2019 birth was long in coming. In particular, during the first two centuries of\u00a0Christianity\u00a0there was strong opposition to recognizing birthdays of\u00a0martyrs\u00a0or, for that matter, of Jesus. Numerous Church Fathers\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/2024\/12\/05\/history-of-christmas\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: History of Christmas<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-40","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43,"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40\/revisions\/43"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.svarc.school\/via\/urbanova\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}