| All About Christmas: The history of the holiday. Includes recipes, crafts, and decorating tips. |
| All Things Christmas: History and Traditions: Learn the origins of Christmas and facts about favorite Christmas traditions and symbols. |
| Catholic Encyclopedia: Christmas: 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: Traces Christian observances back to their fourth century roots. Also explains how St. Nicholas became a part of the observance. From CNN. |
| Diorama Bethlehem: Display illustrates the Christmas story in a 3 dimensional reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem. Located in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. |
| The Christmas Archives: Historian Maria Hubert presents excerpts from her books and collected writings, photographs, and artwork. |
| The History Channel: Real History of Christmas: A look at some Christmas traditions, how they started, and how they influence present day observances. |
| The History of a Christmas Box: 1906 essay that examines the child labor involved in preparing and delivering a gift. |
| The History of Christmas in Massachusetts: Information on how the Puritains first resisted Christmas, and then were drawn into the holiday as immigrants moved into Massachusetts. |
| Victorian Christmas Stereoviews: Stereoscopic photos published from 1897 to 1903 showing Santa Claus, decorations, and children playing with their toys and having holiday parties. |
| When Christmas Was Banned in Boston: Provides information, and history on this event. |
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