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History

This category lists pages and sites that focus on the history of Christmas.

• - Learn the origins of Christmas and facts about favorite Christmas traditions and symbols.
  
• - Traces Christian observances back to their fourth century roots. Also explains how St. Nicholas became a part of the observance. From CNN.
  
• - Stereoscopic photos published from 1897 to 1903 showing Santa Claus, decorations, and children playing with their toys and having holiday parties.
  
• - A look at some Christmas traditions, how they started, and how they influence present day observances.
  
• - Provides information, and history on this event.
  
• - The history of the holiday. Includes recipes, crafts, and decorating tips.
  
• - Traces the celebration back to its origins. From the publishers of World Book Encyclopedia.
  
• - Provides a detailed overview of the holiday from the fourth century through the modern age. Includes links to related topics.
  
• - Display illustrates the Christmas story in a 3 dimensional reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem. Located in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.
  
• - Historian Maria Hubert presents excerpts from her books and collected writings, photographs, and artwork.
  
• - Information on how the Puritains first resisted Christmas, and then were drawn into the holiday as immigrants moved into Massachusetts.
  
• - 1906 essay that examines the child labor involved in preparing and delivering a gift.
  
  

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