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How accurate is the claim that a lot of what we consider to be classic Christmas traditions were popularized by Dickens' "A Christmas Carol?" Did the novella really have such a significant impact on the observance of the holiday?

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Why did occultism go through such a boom during the Victorian era?

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How accurate is the claim that a lot of what we consider to be classic Christmas traditions were popularized by Dickens' "A Christmas Carol?" Did the novella really have such a significant impact on the observance of the holiday?	163
Why did occultism go through such a boom during the Victorian era?	56