- The Christmas Archives - http://www.christmasarchives.com/
Historian Maria Hubert presents excerpts from her books and collected writings, photographs, and artwork.
- 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.
- 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.
- The History of Christmas - http://www2.worldbook.com/features/holidays/html/history.htm
Traces the celebration back to its origins. From the publishers of World Book Encyclopedia.
- The History Channel: Real History of Christmas - http://www.historychannel.com/cgi-bin/frameit.cgi?p=http%3A//www.historychannel.com/exhibits/holidays/christmas/real.html
A look at some Christmas traditions, how they started, and how they influence present day observances.
- The History of a Christmas Box - http://www.boondocksnet.com/labor/cl_061229_xmas.html
1906 essay that examines the child labor involved in preparing and delivering a gift.
- All About Christmas - http://www.webterrace.com/christmas/index.htm
The history of the holiday. Includes recipes, crafts, and decorating tips.
- Victorian Christmas Stereoviews - http://www.boondocksnet.com/gallery/xmas/index.html
Stereoscopic photos published from 1897 to 1903 showing Santa Claus, decorations, and children playing with their toys and having holiday parties.
- 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.
- 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.
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