What did Native Americans call Christmas?

A Very Native American Christmas : The Protojournalist For some Native Americans, Christmas has been a time for decorated trees, Santa Claus and lots of old traditions.

How do Native Americans feel about Christmas?

Historically, indigenous people did not celebrate Christmas in the traditional sense. Some Native Americans question the tradition of Thanksgiving, and others feel the Christian holidays have a checkered place in indigenous culture and instead enjoy their own celebrations this time of year.

What are some traditions that Native Americans do?

Traditional practices of some tribes include the use of sacred herbs such as tobacco, sweetgrass or sage. Many Plains tribes have sweatlodge ceremonies, though the specifics of the ceremony vary among tribes. Fasting, singing and prayer in the ancient languages of their people, and sometimes drumming are also common.

Do Native Americans believe in Santa Claus?

Some Native Americans encourage children to believe The Handsome Fellow is responsible for leaving presents on Christmas Day while others believe Santa comes to visit.

Are there any Native American myths or legends?

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What did Native American children like to do for Christmas?

Native American children, the newspaper noted, “were quick to show interest in the Christmas tree.”

When was the first Native American Christmas tree?

In a round-the-nation story, The Winchester News from Winchester Ky., on Dec 31, 1910, wrote that the Christmas tree “brought to their notice by the palefaces, caught their fancy and today …forms the center of nearly all the Indian Christmas celebrations.”

What are some of the most famous Native American legends?

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