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Open Directory: Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Christmas: History
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 | How Did Christmas Start? [ Kids/Teens ] www.soon.org.uk/christmas.htm Explores the origin of Christmas, Boxing Day and Christmas Eve celebrations in the West today. Examines what the Christmas story all about and whether it has real meaning today. |
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 | How Mistletoe Works [ Teens/Mature Teens ] www.howstuffworks.com/mistletoe.htm Detailed, in-depth explanation of mistletoe. Includes some popular myths. |
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 | How Stuff Works: Christmas [ Teens/Mature Teens ] www.howstuffworks.com/christmas.htm Answers over thirty questions about the traditions behind Christmas trees, cards, shopping, plants, songs and customs. |
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 | Myths and Lore of Mistletoe [ Teens/Mature Teens ] www.state.tn.us/environment/tn_consv/archive/mistltoe.htm All about mistletoe, its biology, and traditional lore. From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. |
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 | The Story Of The Christmas Tree [ Kids/Teens ] morning-glow.com/holidays/xmas/xmastree.html Several historical clues that suggest where the custom of having a tree in the home during Christmas time comes from. |
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 | When Christmas Was Banned in Boston [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] masstraveljournal.com/features/1101chrisban.html Tells about the Puritans' decision to outlaw Christmas celebrations in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. |
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 | Why Christmas? [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] www.whychristmas.com Answers questions. Information includes how customs originated, how the holiday is celebrated around the world, and why it exists. |
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