Christmas, in the religious sense at least, centers on one basic tenet
of Christian belief: that Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy
Spirit and born to a virgin mother.

A recent Pew poll found that about three-quarters of Americans believe
in the Virgin Birth.

But stories of miraculous conception aren't unique to Christianity.
Unconventional births can be found far outside the manger in mythologies
and religious traditions from ancient Egypt to the Aztec empire; they've
even become part of Civil War lore.

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