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Top: Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Christmas: History (12)
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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 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.
Why Christmas? - Answers questions. Information includes how customs originated, how the holiday is celebrated around the world, and why it exists.
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.
How Mistletoe Works - Detailed, in-depth explanation of mistletoe. Includes some popular myths.
When Christmas Was Banned in Boston - Tells about the Puritans' decision to outlaw Christmas celebrations in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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.
Christmas with Mark Twain - Describes the flurry of seasonal activities in the Clemens home.
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.
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