Why Do We Bring Trees Into Our Home?
Explore the history of bringing pine trees into the home to decorate for Christmas.
Christmas TreesWhat is the History of the Nativity Scene?
Learn the origins of the nativity scene.
The Nativity SceneWhy Do We Hang and Fill Christmas Stockings?
Dive into the origins of the Christmas stocking tradition.
Hanging StockingsWhat is an Advent Calendar & How Do We Use it for Christmas?
See why we count down the days to Christmas.
Christmas Advent CalendarWhy are Nutcrackers Associated With Christmas?
Nutcracker soldiers are an old Christmas tradition. Find out where they came from.
Christmas NutcrackersWhat is the Significance of a Bird's Nest at Christmas?
Read about the symbolism of a bird's nest at Christmas time.
Christmas Bird's NestWhy Do We Eat Candy Canes at Christmas?
Candy canes are a sweet Christmas treat, but what is their significance?
Christmas Candy CanesWhy are Elves Associated with Christmas?
We all know elves work in Santa's toy shop, but where did they come from?
Christmas ElvesWhy Do We Exchange Gifts at Christmas?
The tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts, explained.
Christmas GiftsWhat is the Significance of the Christmas Star?
Discover why the bright star atop the tree is symbolic.
Christmas StarWhat Does it Mean to Get a Lump of Coal in Your Stocking?
No one wants coal in their stocking...
Coal in StockingsWhat is Eggnog & How Did it Originate?
Read about the origins of this classic Christmas drink.
EggnogWhy Do We Give a Fruitcake During the Holidays?
Dig in to the history of fruitcake.
Holiday FruitcakeWhy Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe at Christmas?
See how this Christmas tradition started.
Christmas MistletoeWhat is the Story Behind the Christmas Pickle?
Read about this Christmas tradition.
The Christmas PickleHow Did Reindeer Become a Symbol of Christmas?
There's Dasher and Dancer, but can you name the rest of Santa's reindeer?
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