Christmas Traditions
For all you need to know about Christmas and the many traditions that take place, look no further. We have complied resources and articles for you and your family to enjoy. Please use the Quick Reference below to better sort out the resources we have available.
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Why We Have Christmas Trees
The Euro-Pagan Influence on Christmas
Santa 101
For everything you need to know about Mr. Clause
Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah
Three celebrations, one season - So how do they relate?
Why Dec. 25?
Was Jesus really born on Dec. 25 in the year 1 A.D.? Probably not
Where Santa Comes From, Part 1
The Saint Behind the Legend - From Asia Minor to a Major Holiday Figure
Where Santa Comes From, Part 2
The All-American Santa - How Santa became a rotund bearded man dressed
in a red suit
Christmas Toys
Check out the suggested Toys for Boys and Girls of all ages. We also
advise checking out our Top Ten
Lists to make this Holiday a shopping breeze.
Give the
Gift of Music this holiday from Jon Michaels
Jon Michaels "Christmas Song" is a magical addition to your Holiday
favorites.
Listen to a sample below today and
give as a gift!
May take a few seconds to load.
jonmichaelsmusic.com
Running of
the Santas
Dress up as Santa for a truly "tipsy" time! The bar owners and the city
of Philadelphia have helped to make the Running of the Santas a success
for over eight years. This event expects over 1,000 Running Santas this
year in Philadelphia! For more info, be sure to visits the official
website here.
History of Santa Claus
"St. Nicholas,
An Example for Advent" by The Passionist Missionaries
"St. Nicholas
of Myra" by the French Ministry of Culture.
"History of
Santa" by The North Pole.com
Christmas Traditions
Adult Christmas Stories & Kids Christmas Stories Well-loved Christmas stories, including New Testament to read ON-LINE
Christmas Sermons Christmas sermons from Pastors around the country
Christmas Around The World
We are not alone in the world and the holidays are best spent together.
Around the World
Christmas customs in every country.
Holiday Traditions
Explore traditions in various countries around the world.
Christmas
in Finland The earliest account of a Christmas tree in a Finnish
home is from the year 1829, when a Helsinki nobleman, Baron Klinckowström,
had eight of them indoors.
Island Christmas Christmas
recipes, stories, and shopping, from Prince Edward Island.
Christmas in Great Britain
Christmas in Hawaii O Da Kine Christmas Tree.
Feliz Navidad
Christmas in New
York City The hustle and bustle of the shopper-filled streets, the
elaborate decorations in store windows and, of course, the giant tree
at Rockefeller Center.
Christmas in Poland
Christmas superstitions, feasts, and carols.
Significance of Christmas
Search for the Meaning
of Christmas Renewing the Joy that is associated with the birth
of Christ each year.
Christmas Lore
A look at the historical and popular roots of Christmas.