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 | - All About Christmas
- The history of the holiday. Includes recipes, crafts, and decorating tips.
http://www.webterrace.com/christmas/index.htm
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 | - Catholic Encyclopedia: Christmas
- Provides a detailed overview of the holiday from the fourth century through the modern age. Includes links to related topics.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03724b.htm
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 | - 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.
http://www.cnn.com/EVENTS/1996/christmas/history.html
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 | - The Christmas Archives
- Historian Maria Hubert presents excerpts from her books and collected writings, photographs, and artwork.
http://www.christmasarchives.com/
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 | - Diorama Bethlehem
- Display illustrates the Christmas story in a 3 dimensional reproduction of the environs of Bethlehem. Located in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.
http://www.diorama.ch/english/
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 | - The History of Christmas
- Provides information on the history of the holiday, traditions, Santa Claus, as well as origins and trivia.
http://thehistoryofchristmas.com
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 | - 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.
http://www.enjoyma.com/boston/christmas.asp
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 | - History or Ornaments
- An introduction into the social history of Christmas ornaments, and the Christmas tree.
http://www.ornamentshop.com/history_story/intro.asp
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