Christmas is a unique period of the year. It's the time of year when we get together with family and friends, share stories and gifts, and take in everything that this lovely season has to offer. Many people are unaware of how Christmas differs from one country to the next. It can be a totally different experience for Native Americans than what most Americans are used to watching on TV or in the movies! Here are eight wonderful ideas for commemorating your own special holiday traditions; we hope they inspire you to make new memories with your loved ones this December!
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"We all know that Christmas is the time when we commemorate the birth of Jesus. For Native Americans, though, Christmas is a time to commemorate the winter solstice and the coming new year. This means acknowledging the return of light after what has felt like an interminable darkness for many tribes across America." "Christmas celebrations are extremely essential in many tribal societies since it is a means for them to honor their ancestors who were carried away by European settlers."
Native Archer Native American Christmas Customized All Overprinted Quilt
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Christmas is a time to give and celebrate with the people you care about. While numerous customs surround this wonderful occasion, one sticks out to me as particularly unique: the Native American tradition of throwing arrows into the sky on Christmas Eve at nightfall. This custom has existed for millennia and is still practiced by some tribes today. It's a means of reminding individuals that they have a place in their community, no matter how far away they may feel during the year.
Native Archer Native American Christmas Customized Cloak
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The Native American archer is a sign of bravery, skill, and strength. Many tribes in the United States had a tradition of shooting arrows at sunset on Christmas Eve for good luck. The shooting would occur near campfires or fires built during the day to ward off evil spirits. Some indigenous people think that launching an arrow can bring them good luck in hunting games and supply sustenance for their families all year long. This habit has been passed down through the generations and is still practiced by many distinct tribes in North America today.
Native Archer Native American Christmas Customized Hooded Blanket
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Native American tribes would gather in the winter to celebrate the solstice. They would relate stories about what it meant to be a part of a family, both from their ancestors and from animals. The tribe members believed that all living things had spirits and that these spirits connected them. They also thought that everything was created out of love for his people by a single Great Spirit.
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Sitting Bull was a Lakota Sioux chief who was famed for his bravery and intelligence. In many fights against the US Army, he led the Lakota to victory, including the Battle of Little Big Horn, popularly known as Custer's Last Stand. His leadership aided in the preservation of Native American culture at a time when it was under threat by advancing white settlers seeking land on which Native Americans lived.
This holiday season, remember Chief Sitting Bull with Christmas ornaments dedicated to his memory!
Sitting Bull Funny Style Native American Christmas Customized Tumbler
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After refusing to be imprisoned at his home in Grand River, South Dakota, Sitting Bull was shot and killed by authorities on December 15, 1890. Five days before Christmas that year, the US government honored him with a military funeral. Today is a day to remember a great man who lived his life without regard for white American culture or religion. Let us remember what this Native American warrior stands for today as we celebrate Christmas the way it should be: as a time of family and friend unity free of outside influences or expectations on traditions.
Sitting Bull Funny Style Native American Christmas Customized Cloak
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Honor the Native American spirit and culture this holiday season by adding a touch of traditional decor to your home. Decorate with handmade dream catchers, powwow dance outfits, coyote hide drums and more! The legend of Chief Sitting Bull can be remembered in his Native Christmas ornaments.
Sitting Bull Funny Style Native American Christmas Customized Hooded Blanket
Sitting Bull Funny Style Native American Christmas Customized Quilt
Chief Sitting Bull was a Native American leader who campaigned against his people's maltreatment. He became a hero in America and around the world at this time, but he also faced numerous hardships. On December 17th, 1831, he was born to mother Moving Robe Woman and father Jumping Badger. Mary Big Moccasin and Julia Hollow Horn Bear Two Crows were his sisters. He joined the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe when he was 14 years old, where he met other renowned tribesmen like Gall (cousin), Crow King (brother-in-law), and Lame White Man (friend).
Sitting Bull Funny Style Native American Christmas Customized Quilt
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