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» Christmas with Mark Twain - Describes the flurry of seasonal activities in the Clemens home.
» Did You Know? All About Christmas - Find out fascinating information about the history of Christmas, the elves, Boxing Day, reindeer, cards, stamps, carols, and gifts.
» How Did Christmas Start? - Explores the origin of Christmas, Boxing Day and Christmas Eve celebrations in the West today. Examines what the Christmas story all about and whether it has real meaning today.
» How Mistletoe Works - Detailed, in-depth explanation of mistletoe. Includes some popular myths.
» How Stuff Works: Christmas - Answers over thirty questions about the traditions behind Christmas trees, cards, shopping, plants, songs and customs.
» Johnkankus: Roots of an African-American Christmas - Research on 200 year old African-American tradition, The Johnkankus, which is based on West African Masquerade traditions.
» Myths and Lore of Mistletoe - All about mistletoe, its biology, and traditional lore. From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
» The History of Christmas - Explains how the modern celebration evolved.
» The Story Of The Christmas Tree - Several historical clues that suggest where the custom of having a tree in the home during Christmas time comes from.
» When Christmas Was Banned in Boston - Tells about the Puritans' decision to outlaw Christmas celebrations in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
» Why Christmas? - Answers questions. Information includes how customs originated, how the holiday is celebrated around the world, and why it exists.
» World Book: Christmas - The editors of World Book lead children on a journey back in time to discover the source of this winter holiday. Along the way, kids learn about traditions around the world.