History

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.

The Christmas Archives - Historian Maria Hubert presents excerpts from her books and collected writings, photographs, and artwork.

Diorama Bethlehem - Display illustrates the Christmas story in a 3 dimensional reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem. Located in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.

The History of Christmas - Provides information on the history of the holiday, traditions, Santa Claus, as well as origins and trivia.

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.

History or Ornaments - An introduction into the social history of Christmas ornaments, and the Christmas tree.

When Christmas Was Banned in Boston - Provides information, and history on this event.