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Did you Know? The tem 'Housewarming Party' comes from a literal tradition that used to occur before electricity.

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The term "housewarming party" is derived from a literal tradition that existed prior to the invention of electricity. Whenever someone built or purchased a new home, guests would bring firewood as a gift and light fires in the home's fireplaces. Not only was the house "christened," but it was also said to ward off evil spirits.

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