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Contemporary impressionists have also taken up that mantle

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including the rise of Christianity in Europe

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Decked Out for the Holidays (475 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) wintery scene Contemporary impressionists have also takenPeople have been decorating their homes for the holidays for hundreds of years. The tradition began with ancient winter solstice celebrations. Before electric lights and shiny ornaments, Europeans used evergreen branches, holly, and mistletoe as decorations. These plants stood for life and renewal during the darkest part of the year. In the 1500s, Germans started bringing evergreen trees inside and decorating them with candles, apples, and homemade