Merry Christmas!

By NBP Staff | December 24, 2015, 5:00 EST

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Top Christmas stories from the NewBostonPost:

Why the Christmas spirit has power beyond Christianity

Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings magic to the season

A German scholar reflects on the fading influence of religion on Christmas in Europe

Longfellow’s ‘Snow-Flakes’ an inspiring substitute for snow (video)

Holidays take many meanings in Boston (video)

“God in the cave” from G.K. Chesterton’s “Everlasting Man”