Christmas as a symbolic re-enactment of giving birth

In his 1944 article "On Christmas" (Psychoanalytic Quarterly, Vol. XIII), Richard Sterba noted the similarities between the celebration of Christmas and the act of giving birth to a baby:

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Posted By: Alex - Wed Dec 25, 2024
Category: Christmas | Pregnancy

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