Christ, the crucifixion of, [412] sqq.

Christian festivals, the great, timed by the Church to coincide with old pagan festivals, [328]

Christianity, Latin, its tolerance of rustic paganism, [346]

Christmas, custom of young men and women beating each other at, [270];

an old midwinter festival of the sun-god, [328]

—— Day, Mexican festival on, [287];

Old (Twelfth Night), [321]

—— Eve, witches active on, [160]

Chukmas, the tug-of-war among the, [174]

Church bells a protection against witchcraft, [157], [158]