Christmas history

Where does Christmas come from? Why do we celebrate the way we do? Do other countries celebrate differently? Well, check out this awesome history of Christmas traditions infographic to find out!

Christmas traditions keep the ghosts of Christmas' past alive. We all have memories of a favorite Christmas or Christmas tradition. Discover the history behind 9 of your favorite Christmas Traditions.

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The 12 Days of Christmas is a holiday tradition that spans from December 25th to January 5th, celebrating the festive season with an extended period of merrymaking and gift-giving. Rooted in Christian beliefs, this custom symbolises the time between the birth of Jesus Christ and the arrival of the Magi, or the three wise men, who brought him gifts. Each day of the 12 Days of Christmas is marked by feasting, music, and the exchange of presents, with various cultures […]

Have you ever thought what the origin of Christmas is? We all know that it’s the time of year when the world gets into a frenzy about getting the perfect gifts, cooking the tastiest meal and throwing the best parties. But have you ever wondered when it all began? We’re here to share the origins of Christmas with you! #christmas #traditions #history #christmashistory

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A Christmas tree would have been an odd sight for your ancestors to see any time before the mid-19th century. In 1850, when Americans saw the British Royal Family and their Christmas tree in a popular women's magazine, the rest was history. Christmas trees have been all the rage ever since. #HistoryOfChristmas #Christmas #FamilyHistory #FamilyTree #ChristmasTree

Well…this is my second attempt at writing a blog post this year about life in Victorian Weymouth in the build up to the Christmas period. My first attempt at writing one that gave the reader …

Let's do English ESL reading for detail (deep reading). This worksheet gives very brief facts about Christmas. It has questions and true & false comprehension e…

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by Paul R. Spitzzeri As the last post in this series noted, the use of Christmas trees in America was just starting to take root (!) in the late 1840s and early 1850s and the first appearance of a …

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Delve into the archives of history and uncover the secrets of Christmas feasting in 17th-century Britain. From elaborate banquets to festive rituals, unravel the customs that shaped holiday gatherings during this enchanting period.

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An infographic about the historical roots of 9 longstanding Christmas traditions

The Twelve Days of Christmas isn’t just a song about partridges in pear trees and golden rings. For the Church, Christmas is a twelve-day season (Christmastide) from December 25th through January 5th. Dr. Christopher Corbin, missioner for transition and leadership with the Diocese of South Dakota, has partnered with Forward Movement to offer an easy-to-share … Continue reading Shareable Christmastide Infographic →

The Rich Man's Christmas from Ballou's Pictorial Vol. IX Jul.- Dec. 1855. p. 393.