All About Christmas - http://www.webterrace.com/christmas/index.htm
The history of the holiday. Includes recipes, crafts, and decorating tips. |
All Things Christmas: History and Traditions - http://www.allthingschristmas.com/traditions.html
Learn the origins of Christmas and facts about favorite Christmas traditions and symbols. |
Catholic Encyclopedia: Christmas - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03724b.htm
Provides a detailed overview of the holiday from the fourth century through the modern age. Includes links to related topics. |
Christmas: A Brief History of the Holiday - http://www.cnn.com/EVENTS/1996/christmas/history.html
Traces Christian observances back to their fourth century roots. Also explains how St. Nicholas became a part of the observance. From CNN. |
Diorama Bethlehem - http://www.diorama.ch/english/
Display illustrates the Christmas story in a 3 dimensional reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem. Located in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. |
History or Ornaments - http://www.ornamentshop.com/history_story/intro.asp
An introduction into the social history of Christmas ornaments, and the Christmas tree. |
The Christmas Archives - http://www.christmasarchives.com/
Historian Maria Hubert presents excerpts from her books and collected writings, photographs, and artwork. |
The History of Christmas - http://thehistoryofchristmas.com
Provides information on the history of the holiday, traditions, Santa Claus, as well as origins and trivia. |
The History of Christmas in Massachusetts - http://www.enjoyma.com/boston/christmas.asp
Information on how the Puritains first resisted Christmas, and then were drawn into the holiday as immigrants moved into Massachusetts. |
When Christmas Was Banned in Boston - http://masstraveljournal.com/features/1101chrisban.html
Provides information, and history on this event. |