What is Old Christmas and it's Superstition

[@louparry7721]

People back then took pride in celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Thanks for sharing , your friend, Louise

[@joycejackson9315]

As a catholic we celebrate from dec 25 to jan 6th. 12 days. We also have st Nicholas day on dec 6th. We put shoes under the tree 6th the kids get candy. We Irish don't do dishes or house work on jan 6th. And no washing on jan 1st. Great video. Merry Christmas

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. Merry Christmas.

[@verali164]

In Ireland we call it little Christmas and its supposed to be the day that women have off , but it never happens. Where did you get the idea that irish people dont wash dishes or do housework on jan 6th. Someone is pulling your leg, im Irish and also a catholic.

[@StarDreamMemories]

@@verali164 😂 I'm not Irish, but all my Great Aunts married Irishmen here in the states. 💖

[@verali164]

They must have been charmed by them, Irish men can be real charmers.

[@joycejackson9315]

@verali164 from my grandma, and her mommy, and her mommy too. They were Irish. Sad it was bad luck. It's not a catholic thing. Only not taking your Christmas tree down before kings day .

[@stevenbowen2061]

My grandparents always talked about Old Christmas being January 6. They'd say leave Christmas decorations up until Old Christmas. Most urban people think I'm crazy when I tell them about Old Christmas. I knew it was an Appalachian thing. I'm glad you made a video on it. Merry Christmas, Donnie.

[@susanbelida6981]

❤ Blessed Christmas to you and yours. I could listen to you every day. Thank you again sir!! Yes..young folks know noth8ng of these things..sad.

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

Merry Christmas from Connecticut. I leave all of my Christmas decorations and tree up until January 6th too.

[@charissadrake5618]

I’m not from the mountains but the Northeast area of NC - midway from the Outer Banks, NC and Virginia Beach,VA- but my grandmother always talked about Old Christmas. We didn’t take decorations before then or wash sheets before Jan. 6.

[@janc8199]

We use to call it Little Christmas, and kept the decorations up until Jan.6.

[@lizklein3058]

Mom was from Harlan County Kentucky. We never took down any Christmas decorations or lights until the day after January she said it was bad luck, thank you for this story! I enjoy your Appalachian stories reminds me of one’s my grandparents and my mom used to tell. Happy New Year!

[@BM-hb2mr]

Happy Birthday Jesus. Thank you for being born and giving yourself for All our Sins.

[@donnielaws7020]

Amen my friend. Your very welcome. Merry Christmas.

[@CHARGERDON55]

I am an Orthodox Christian and we celebrate Christmas on January 7. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Merry Christmas.

[@darlenegattus8190]

I thought it was the 5th. Ty

[@joyciejd9673]

I just left a comment saying the same....Merry Christmas.

[@GaryDaniels-ek5oo]

I’m an Orthodox Christian now, but grew up in wonderful Baptist Christian home and little church. In my high school years, the Lord took care of my Christian journey by guiding me for a time to good Catholic Christians and attending their masses and turning to Him in prayer when stopping by the local Catholic parish on weekday afternoons. I too, heard growing up about Old Christmas in my Appalachian Mountains and some of the traditions. Since becoming Orthodox and learning of the ancient church and the early Christians, the unbroken history of the Christian faith thoughout the ages, well, the Story of Old Christmas in Appalachia only adds to and enriched my faith in my Sweet and Dear Saviour. Christ Is Born! Glorify Him!

[@andrewwomble2722]

My wife is from Serbia where they are Orthodox Christian and they celebrate Christmas day on January 7th. I lived there for a few years and always liked how they kept Christmas a holy day and it hasn't been commercialized. On Christmas eve, people will go to Church in the evening for mass and then go outside where they have a bonfire going with an oak tree. Gift giving usually only happens on New Years eve and is primarily for the children. My wife does have superstitions on certain days dedicated to saints where she forbids any house work from being done because it can be a bad omen. If you've never seen an Orthodox Christmas Eve mass, it's worth looking up on KZbin. Its a beautiful ceremony and feels very ancient.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this my friend with us. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@GaryDaniels-ek5oo]

I’m an Orthodox Christian now, but grew up in wonderful Baptist Christian home and little church. In my high school years, the Lord took care of my Christian journey by guiding me for a time to good Catholic Christians and attending their masses and turning to Him in prayer when stopping by the local Catholic parish on weekday afternoons. I too, heard growing up about Old Christmas in my Appalachian Mountains and some of the traditions. Since becoming Orthodox and learning of the ancient church and the early Christians, the unbroken history of the Christian faith thoughout the ages, well, the Story of Old Christmas in Appalachia only adds to and enriched my faith in my Sweet and Dear Saviour. Christ Is Born! Glorify Him!

[@kevinhoneycutt238]

Thank You for the beautiful views. May God bless us and protect us today

[@donnielaws7020]

Amen my friend. Your very welcome. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Amen!! ❤️✝️

[@johnkelley6278]

My grandma who went to heaven 50 years ago used to say the real Christmas was in January and the animals in the barn would talk to each other on that night. Thanks for the reminder of my kin on this Christmas. # 1 show on KZbin, great job !

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Your very welcome. Merry Christmas.

[@moonpiepatriot5381]

Yes, I was told that also and many years I vowed to stay awake and see for myself, but I was just a child and never stayed awake to check it out. This brought back sweet memories of my grandmother.

[@MichaelRei99]

Either day it’s celebrated we don’t know what the actual day is. But I’m for having an accurate calendar so Dec the 25th it is.

[@barefoofDr]

It was my Grandmother that taught me about old Christmas. From Dec.25 to Jan. 6 gives you the 12 days of Christmas. I always put up a ceder tree right befors Dec.25 and leave it up untill Ja. 6. Merry Christmas Donnie.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@elizabethmayrose8521]

Thank you, Mr. Donnie, for explaining this so perfectly, without any religious prejudice toward any religious group. It’s Christian history, plain and simple. All Christians can agree that Christmas is about the birth of our savior. We all collectively, thank good for sending His greatest gift to mankind! Merry Christmas and Happy Epiphany to you and yours!

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend. God bless you. Thanks so much. Merry Christmas.

[@Wootangtw]

Awesome video buddy… merry Christmas to you and your family…

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you Tommy. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@margarettickle9659]

Maybe I'm wrong but didn't he just say many of the traditions around Christmas were pagan?

[@rhodatuckey7119]

Thank you for this informative video...

[@smokymountainman4964]

Amen Mr Donnie. That's what Christmas is all about the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born to save us from our sins. Thank you for sharing the Truth of the Word of God. Many people today have forgotten the real Reason for the Season. God bless you brother.

[@donnielaws7020]

Amen my friend. God bless you. Thank you. Your very welcome.

[@tinacampbell1217]

My siblings and I still celebrate oh Christmas on January 6th and somehow it feels as though that it's more special bendy traditional one on December 25th. Thank you for sharing and talking about it because there's a lot of people who never heard of it

[@cherylbarbane91]

Awesome to hear this story!! My birthday is January 6th! My mom used to keep our Christmas tree up until 3 kings ,my birthday!! Now I can share this story with my kids and grandkids! Thank you for sharing!! Merry Old Christmas to you!!

[@colestockdale5616]

We live in Rome, GA, and grew up in Rabun Gap. As Orthodox Christians, we celebrate January 6th Christmas just like our ancestors did in these hills. Oranges in the Shoes on Nicholas Tag and 12 days of Christmas starting on December 25 until Jan 6th.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. God bless you. Thanks for sharing this.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Celebrating Epiphany has always been a tradition with my family.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

[@princessofarchetypes3870]

Yes. Very true. I was raised Roman Catholic. Little Christmas was January 6 for us as well as January 6 being Orthodox Christmas. Thank you for for information

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

[@neeceeboo777]

I love that some of those mountain traditions are similar to ours in the south. Thank you Mr Donnie. Merry Christmas to you and yourn. So glad to hear your voice. Lord bless my friend.

[@wilmagalyean5843]

My grandmother was born on January 6th. She always said she was born on Old Christmas Day. I have not been able to find out much information that explained what she meant. Thanks for the information.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

I just know that Jesus wanted peace and goodwill to all men...and I wish the world would remember that. Merry Christmas and God bless you🙏🎄❤️

[@lindazelms6741]

We always celebrated "Little Christmas " on January 6th with my grandparents from Czechslovkia. I have always celebrated that day with my family. Little Christmas was always a sit down dinner with talking and little presants. I'm 72 and we still try to get adult children and grandchildren together.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you.

[@tiffanyredman6814]

GOD BLESS and MERRY CHRISTMAS Donnie to you and your family From your north Georgia friends-my mom and me-we enjoy watching the history of these mountains and watching all the wildlife-As The Ridge Turns-THANKYOU for ALL you do-✝️🎄💕Tiffany and Doris

[@debiearl3253]

Love this, thank you and God Bless always.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Mr. Donnie Laws, when I think of the Old Christmas, I remember my family gathering on Christmas Day at my grandparents house for a big get together and a lot of good food. As a boy, I was always fascinated with the Christmas Story read aloud to all the kids by our grandfather from Luke Chapter 2 in the Holy Bible. This passage of scripture tells of the birth of Jesus Christ. It was a very special time in my life growing up. One of the men would pray, thanking God for the gift of His Son Jesus. Then it was time to eat. A big meal spread out all over the kitchen, always include a large baked ham. My grandmaw would have all sorts of pies and cakes ready for desert. My grandpaw would always have a bushel basket each of red apples and navel oranges near the Christmas tree. Sometimes they would have these huge peppermint candy sticks. All serving as special treats for the kids. As gifts, my grandparents would give each of the kids new money. Usually silver dollar coins. Sometimes uncirculated bills. A simple time in a very special place. A place that still lives today in my heart and memories. So when I think of the Old Christmas I think about the day each year when folks would pause to honor the birth of Jesus and to count their blessings, thankful for all that God has provided for us. Mr. Laws, from our family to yours we are wishing you a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years. - Tennessee Smoky

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks so much my friend for sharing your memories. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@heidimeigs5192]

Thank you for sharing your Christmas memories. Happy Christmas to you.

[@lyndareed563]

My dad taught us about Yuletide which is old Christmas he wanted us to know the old traditions even if we didn’t keep them We practiced new Christmas Dec 25th but I’m very thankful and grateful for all the old pioneer traditions After all they were here first

[@donnielaws7020]

That's awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@bonniebrown6960]

I love hearing about old Christmas and I love hearing about the animals kneeling down and praying at midnight on old Christmas. There's also some kind of plant that will sprout berries at midnight on old Christmas. I'd love to see that with my own eye's. It was talked about when I was a kid, but I just didn't remember it. Now as an Adult I know the story. I share that with my kids and grandchildren. Thank you Mr. Donnie Laws. Merry Christmas to you and your family and God bless. 🎄🎁🎅🤶☃️❄️❤️✝️

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless you and. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas.

[@KOOLBadger]

Merry Christmas Mr. Laws! Im in Southern California, no snow. I have never had no snow durning Christmas. I love Christ! Im greatful that He was born.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@donnielaws7020]

Merry Christmas my friend. God bless you. Thanks for sharing this.

[@2MulesHomestead]

I enjoy your videos and the beautiful pictures you include. I learned when I was in my teens that the time from December 25th to January 6th is the twelve days of Christmas and January 6th was usually commemorated as the Feast of the Epiphany (the visitation of the 3 kings). That’s why people would leave their Christmas decorations up well after Christmas Day. Our family didn’t quite leave our decorations up that long but I think it’s a beautiful tradition.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@anglomik]

We take down the Santa stuff before NY, then the tree after Epiphany, but the rest (Nativity, Snowman, etc) stays up until 3rd Sun before Lent.

[@jacquelinecrabb6088]

My maternal grandmother was born in 1891 England; my mother was born in 1916 in England, met my American father in 1943, married in 1944 and I was born in 1945 in England. I am 78 years old now and treasure the memories of childhood Christmases with some of the English traditions we had. For instance, we put our tree up a few days before December 25 and didn’t take it down until January 6. Never fully understood why but it was our family tradition. About 20 years ago I read that leaving the tree up until January 6 followed the tradition of the Epiphany (12 days of Christmas after December 25) at least that is what I figured out anyway. Thank you so much for telling the story of old Christmas, it clarified our family tradition so much more than I knew before. 👍🏻👏❤️🎄🎁🎅🤶😍🕊🙏

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing your memories my friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@williamoneal2763]

On Dec. 25, my family gathers together for dinner. A bit later, we read Bible story about Jesus birth. Afterwards, we bring out the birthday cake honoring Jesus birth.. This is Jesus’s birthday cake. We have done this for as long as I can remember. My grandmother and mother carried on this tradition. I have carried it on and so has my grown children. Seems like a great tradition, what do you think? 😊

[@donnielaws7020]

That's so awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you.

[@kalif404]

God Bless You and Your family!! My wife is from West Virginia Kentucky. I am from the Philadelphia PA area and all of Your stories teaches me how to appreciate her more. Merry Christmas

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@gloriousgardens1257]

This was a great video. I admire anyone who has the courage to speak what’s true. Our Lord and Savior gets forgotten among the piles of gifts and that is a shame. Glory to God in the highest. Bless His holy name. Thank you for all you do to educate & entertain us. You’ve made me cry and you’ve made me laugh with your stories. Mostly, you’ve made me aware of our roots. We come from hardworking, God fearing determined people. What a blessing you are. Keep up the good work. I look forward to a New Year filled with your fine stories. God bless you, sir.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. God bless you. So glad you enjoyed it. Amen my friend. Thank you so much. Your very welcome my friend.

[@SouthernGal5534]

I could listen to you for hours Donnie. I'd love to hear more stories of Appalachia superstitions and history. Merry Christmas to you and your family & everyone on your channel❤🎄⛄

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Glad you enjoy them. God bless you. Merry Christmas. I other videos on Christmas superstitions and of the mountains. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@purplepearl1809]

Thank you and may the blessings of the lord shower down on you and your family ❤ 😊

[@SouthernGal5534]

@@purplepearl1809 Thank you Pearl, Gods blessings for you and your family❤️

[@carrieross8987]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎁🎄 to you my friend...

[@tiffanyredman6814]

Merry Christmas and GOD BLESS you and your family too🤗✝️💕🎄

[@raymondbradley6788]

Thank you, Donnie God bless. I quit celebrating commercial Christmas along time ago because I know what it means. I think the Lord every day for the birth of Jesus who died on the cross for our sins.

[@micnmindisney]

We always called it Little Christmas. When the Three Wise Men came. My decorations always stay up till then.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

[@CathyCorriher-jb1ot]

Thank you for keeping these old stories alive and well.... Merry Christmas to you and yours and keep 'em coming in 2024.

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend. Merry Christmas. God bless you.

[@tammystults7921]

THANK YOU MR DONNIE GOD BLESS

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend. Merry Christmas.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

As a southerner & an Orthodox Christian my family I still celebrate Xmas in January. Same as its been since the Apostles founded the Orthodox Church. We dont change things, Christ didnt give us permission to do so.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. God bless you. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@ladyhawthorne1]

I'm Orthodox as well and follow the old calendar. Some people think it's weird, but I enjoy it, just like I enjoy Pascha rarely being on the same day as most other people.

[@GaryDaniels-ek5oo]

I’m an Orthodox Christian now, but grew up in wonderful Baptist Christian home and little church. In my high school years, the Lord took care of my Christian journey by guiding me for a time to good Catholic Christians and attending their masses and turning to Him in prayer when stopping by the local Catholic parish on weekday afternoons. I too, heard growing up about Old Christmas in my Appalachian Mountains and some of the traditions. Since becoming Orthodox and learning of the ancient church and the early Christians, the unbroken history of the Christian faith thoughout the ages, well, the Story of Old Christmas in Appalachia only adds to and enriched my faith in my Sweet and Dear Saviour. Christ Is Born! Glorify Him!

[@kareng3847]

Merry Christmas 🎄☃️🎄 and May God Bless!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas.

[@sarahdecker7047]

I live in Minnesota now, but the mountains are in my blood. Thank you for your story. It makes me think of my Mammaw, who always started her stories with “back in them days.” I love the memories of her and listening to stories of our family, and of course the mountains. Thank you Mr. Donnie. God bless you and Merry Christmas

[@RodSchrader-hn5sb]

Merry Christmas, sir. Thank you.

[@jeannepaul4491]

Merry Christmas! God bless you as you celebrate the birth of our Savior with your loved ones. 🌟

[@donnielaws7020]

God bless you my friend. Merry Christmas. Thank you.

[@straightupandforward7494]

Wado (thank you), Donnie ! I never heard of "Old Christmas" on January 6th. Well, I am surprised...it goes to show how traditions change over time.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend with. Merry Christmas.

[@AppalachianLiving765]

I could sit and listen to your stories all day long. Thank you so much for sharing. Merry Christmas!!!

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome. Merry Christmas.

[@leem200]

My people where form West Virginia, and we left holiday decor up until around Jan 6 now I know why. Unto us a Savior is Born. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Peace!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@kaygalloway4315]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for a wonderful year of history and stories.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@JaredKingTV]

Amazing as always brother! Sorry just seeing this but I just now got the notification. I know you upload on Monday and Friday but I didn't see it in recommend yesterday either. Anyway, amazing video as always, God bless and MERRY CHRISTMAS my awesome mountain brother!!

[@donnielaws7020]

That's fine my brother. I understand that all to well. God bless you Jared. Merry Christmas my brother.

[@perijetton9275]

What a lovely way to start my day of cooking. I love the stories. Merry Christmas Mr. Donnie and thank you for the stories, critter updates and the metal detection videos all this past year. God bless you friend.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you. Thanks so much. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@dubcat305]

Merry Christmas Donnie, God Bless your family

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas and HAPPY new year.

[@reecia3197]

Beautiful. The pictures are stunning. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for all the joy you bring throughout the year.

[@GaryDaniels-ek5oo]

As you know, I’m an Orthodox Christian now, but grew up in wonderful Baptist Christian home and little church there in Middlesboro. In my high school years, the Lord took care of my Christian journey by guiding me for a time to good Catholic Christians and attending their masses and turning to Him in prayer when stopping by the local Catholic parish in downtown Middlesboro on weekday afternoons. I too, heard growing up about Old Christmas in my Appalachian Mountains and some of the traditions. Since becoming Orthodox and learning of the ancient church and the early Christians, the unbroken history of the Christian faith thoughout the ages, well, the Story of Old Christmas in Appalachia only adds to and enriched my faith in my Sweet and Dear Saviour. Christ Is Born! Glorify Him!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you.

[@rodneyfruhling5128]

Merry Christmas Donnie, and thank you again for all you do!!!!! God bless you all !!!!!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@bettyc.parker-young1437]

My family celebrated Old Christmas up through the years. Me and my sister had a lovely dinner together and listened to music. Merry Old Christmas. God bless us everyone.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

[@stardust949]

Merry Christmas~! I loved this video, learning about Old Christmas. January 6 is very, very special to me, because it was my Mother's birthday, and she's been gone a long time now. It's also known as the 12th Day of Christmas, like you mentioned---the Epiphany, I think? I'm not sure, but often times we leave up our Christmas tree until the 6th of January because of it being the 12th Day of Christmas. God Bless and thank you.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you. Your very welcome. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@stephenmayne4886]

Morning Donnie, thanks for sharing this great story

[@donnielaws7020]

Good morning my friend. Your very welcome. Merry Christmas.

[@Allastrology]

Merry Christmas Donnie❤My dad called it Three Kings Day. We celebrated Dec 25 and Jan 6th. Lots of different traditions from many different cultures it is deep. Have a healthy, happy and peacefilled New Year🎉 THANK YOU!!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@KathysTube]

Thanks Donnie... Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

[@beverlyrobertson6796]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🎄

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas. God bless you.

[@debroahisaacs2452]

Good morning Mr Donnie. I do love Christmas and me and my husband use to take the kids and go see lights...then we would go to the tastes freeze for ice cream... Thanks for a beautiful story to start my day😊😊😊God Bless

[@donnielaws7020]

Good morning my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Awww Donnie! I could absolutely sit with you & listen to all these wonderful stories, memories, and superstitions! Merry Christmas to you and all of your family! And May God grant you good health and many blessings in the Nee Year!! Thank you for everything you do!! ❤️✝️😊

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you so much. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@lancekey6966]

Thank you sir/ I am 71 yrs old and I remember my parents and grandparents telling me about Old Christmas and when it was/ as a child I wanted to celebrate it too!!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

[@edwardcampbell4469]

Merry Christmas, Donnie, to you and your family. Love your stories of Appalachia. You truly ate the best storyteller I have ever listened to. Thanks for keeping the history alive.

[@donnielaws7020]

Merry Christmas my friend. Your very welcome.

[@barbararoberto1258]

Enjoyed the story, merry christmas.❤

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas.

[@billieanderson5038]

May God continue to keep and Bless you as well. Thank you for your stories, insights and greetings. Merry Christmas of Old 😊

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@shannabeckett5150]

Merry Christmas to you Mr. Donnie from snowy hills of western PA. The Lord bless you and yours.

[@donnielaws7020]

Merry Christmas my friend.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Donnie!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@marastar208]

I'm not a Christian, I was raised with a lot of "old Christmas" ideas. The whole thing starts at the solstice and centers around literal light returning to the world. That bit about making sure your chores and laundry are done is still said in my family. We don't want to wash away our luck. We still light fires to ward off mischief. We still look at the "star" as a symbol of hope during the longest night as the sun makes its journey to strength and light. "Santa" was taught as the "Spirit of giving" that lives inside of each person. We have some Christians in the family too -we don't have much issue all celebrating together. Old traditions blend with new ones in time past but togetherness, connection and that love inside of us was the reason for the season. Still is for us. Most of our ancestors came from Europe; English, Irish and my father's side had French. Old Christmas will always be. I always enjoy listening to you telling things. Thanks for the post.

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks so much for sharing your memories and story with us my friend. God bless you.

[@marastar208]

You as well! A Merry Winter and Happy new year to your friends and family!

[@nonnieprice5827]

Thank you Donnie. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours. God bless.

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Awwww it’s good to go back and listen to these videos once again while we wait for our dear friend Donnie to recover and return to all of us with even more stories! Praying for you Donnie!! ❤️😊✝️

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you so much my friend. God bless you. I'm slowly getting better my friend.

[@charleswalker3836]

Merry Christmas Donnie, may you and your family have a blessed and safe Christmas season. Thank you for another year of the best, most relaxing videos on the tube. Looking forward to many more. You’ve helped me through a very dark time after my stroke, and I’ll never be able to repay you for that. Thank you for all you’ve done for me.

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you. Glad I could help. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[@StarDreamMemories]

Happy New Year Mr. Donnie! I had friends growing up that celebrated Christmas on January 6th. They were Greek. An easy way to arrive at old Christmas is to count all 12 days of Christmas the day after the 12th night is the Epiphany or Feast of the Three Kings or Magi. I'm still Christmas‐ing!🎄

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

[@TomRiddle-ww5on]

Merry Christmas Donnie and everyone viewing!!!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas.

[@donnasnorthernlights2089]

Merry Christmas, Donnie, to you and yours!

[@donnielaws7020]

Merry Christmas my friend. Thank you.

[@catherine59226]

I love your channel and stories so much! Have a blessed Christmas!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@MaineUSA]

Merry Christmas Donny Laws ⛄🎄🎁

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas.

[@oldschool8292]

Thank you Donnie. Not only was this a perfect way to start my day but I learned something new💜 I hope you and your wife have recovered from your illness🙏 Wishing you and yours a very merry CHRISTmas🤗

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. Merry Christmas.

[@chrisbarnett4164]

Mr Donnie I surely enjoy watching ur videos especially ones like this one. I wish I could meet u and set and talk about the old days. I bet u know so many things that happened back then. Thanks for sharing this. Merry Christmas. Mr Donnie

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. God bless you. Glad you enjoy them. Merry Christmas.

[@tinad8678]

Love these videos from you Donnie. Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and Yours.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you so much my friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@carolynpurser7469]

We're originally from North Carolina and I remember hearing my mom talking about how they celebrated Old Christmas in the Outer Banks. Thank you for sharing another interesting video.

[@rygrace543]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. And merry Christmas to all who listen to you

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@dbsnyder4503]

Merry Christmas Mr. Donnie. God bless you and yours my friend.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas.

[@janeck.8695]

What a beautiful video. A reminder what Christmas is all about. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Donnie. And Merry Christmas to everyone.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you so much my friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@CaroleLeamer735]

Thank you for sharing this Mr Donnie ❤MERRY CHRISTMAS ❤GOD BLESS YOU ❤

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@bookittykittycat5962]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Mr. Donnie. To all who read this Merry Christmas and best wishes for good health and being safe in the New Year

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Merry Christmas.

[@wayneroberts4144]

Amen brother................lifting up the name of Jesus before the world! Well done my friend and God Bless you!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas. Your very welcome.

[@wayneroberts4144]

Merry Christmas to you and yours also my friend! @@donnielaws7020

[@justinsanders2705]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with us Mr.Laws. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. Merry Christmas. God bless you.

[@cgarrand78]

Merry Christmas Donnie and God Bless!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@roberthand6436]

Enjoyed this very much, brother Donnie! So many memories revolve around Christmases of the past, definitely precious memories. Thanks, brother, and Merry Christmas and G-d bless to you and yours! Please pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you so much. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@bethmichaud3209]

Praise Jesus! And bless Donnie with Jesus! 🙏Thanking Our Father in Highest Heaven!📖

[@donnielaws7020]

Amen my friend. Thanks so much. God bless you.

[@tonysullivan1603]

Thanks Donnie for focusing on the real meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and your family and may God bless you all real good in the New Year!

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend. Merry Christmas.

[@ronbass8136]

Thanks Donnie, Happy Jesus's Birthday to you and yours. When i was young back in the 50's we observed both Christmases

[@synappticuser5669]

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year to you and yours Donnie. As Tiny Tim says, "God Bless Us One and All!" Best Wishes from Scotland and thanks for these insightful videos. Jock.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you so much. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@michaelgardner800]

Mr. Donnie, I'm 73 years young and come from a Christian family having uncles that were pastors and have never heard of this. I was born and raised in the mountains of southern West Virginia which is part of the bible bell. I was in my early teens before we put up our first Christmas tree. My brothers and I dug that tree up out of those old mountains and once Christmas and New Years was over, we would plant that tree and many others if the weather would allow us. I just guess this is a carrier over from when the Pope stated that Jesus was born on January the 6. Know really knows just when he was born but does that really matter, he was sent to us as our savior. I do hope your family had a blessed Christmas and thanks for this information.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. That's awesome. Thanks for sharing this and your memories. God bless you. HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend.

[@bigfish7334]

Donnie , thank you so very much for all the work you put in to make these videos. I appreciate you brother. Merry Christmas to y’all from Middle Tennessee!!!!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@freespeechforall1069]

Thank you, Merry Christmas to all.

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend. Merry Christmas.

[@sweettina2]

Beautiful! Thank you, i absolutely loved this! And, I'm all about a day off from housework! 😊 I hope you and your family has a very merry Christmas and a blessed new year! Lord bless and keep you all ❤🙏

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@pauletterichards4755]

Jesus is the reason for the season ! Merry Christmas Donnie

[@elizabethsmith3416]

Merry Christmas Donnie to you & all your loved ones. I loved this I just hope we get some snow ❄️ for Christmas 🎄 here. Thank you for all the work you do on these videos ❤

[@cordeliabuffy6419]

My family celebrates Orthodox Christmas, January 7 ,as well as Christmas ,December 25. Merry Christmas ! Christ is King!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@janicemclaughlin8100]

This was a great video! Merry Christmas to you and your Family Donnie. Thanks for all your work doing these great historical stories.✌️❤️🎄

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you. Merry Christmas.

[@pearliesaddler9638]

Good morning friend, and Merry Christmas!

[@donnielaws7020]

Good morning my friend. God bless you. Merry Christmas.