- The Tradition of Christmas - http://www.christmascarnivals.com/tradition/index.html
Explains several practices that have become holiday traditions.
- Myths and Lore of Mistletoe - http://www.state.tn.us/environment/tn_consv/archive/mistltoe.htm
About mistletoe, its biology, and traditional lore. From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
- A Traditional Christmas - http://www.a-traditional-christmas.com
Includes a history of the holiday and an introduction to many of the customs which surround it, from exchanging gifts to kissing beneath the mistletoe.
- How Stuff Works: Christmas - http://www.howstuffworks.com/christmas.htm
Answers over thirty questions about the traditions behind Christmas trees, cards, shopping, plants, songs, and customs.
- Why Christmas - http://www.whychristmas.com/
Answers holiday questions. Information includes how customs originated, how the season is celebrated around the world, and why it exists.
- Claddagh Gems - http://www.claddaghgems.com/christmas.htm
A list of Irish holiday traditions and decorations.
- Christmas Traditions - http://www.soon.org.uk/christma.htm
Explores Christmas traditions and customs around the world.
- Mr. Bingle Fans - http://www.mrbinglefans.com/
For friends, fans, historians and collectors of this New Orleans cultural icon doll named Mr.Bingle, a southern Christmas tradition for years. With historical vintage photos.
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