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A Christmas Carol: Preface

Preface I HAVE endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or…

Christmas Island Map

Source: The World Factbook 1998 Christmas Island Profile More Geographic Information Country Profiles Flags World Geography World Statistics U.S. State Profiles U.S. Cities U.S. Geography U…

Brewer's: Christmas Box

A small gratuity given to servants, etc., on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas Day). In the early days of Christianity boxes were placed in churches for promiscuous charities, and opened…

Brewer's: Christmas Day

Transferred from the 6th of January to the 25th of December by Julius I. (337-352). Old Christmas Day. January 6th. When Gregory XIII. reformed the Calendar in 1582, he omitted ten days;…

Brewer's: Christmas Decorations

The great feast of Saturn was held in December, when the people decorated the temples with such green things as they could find. The Christian custom is the same transferred to Him who was…

Brewer's: Christmas Trees

and Maypoles are remnants of the Scandinavian Ash, called Yggdrasil', the Tree of Time, whose roots penetrate to heaven, Niffheim and Ginnungagap (the gap of gaps). In Ginnungagap the…

Name That Christmas Carol

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… can you take these lines from Christmas carols and match them to the right song? Get festive with Infoplease!

Origins of the Christmas Holiday

World's biggest festival has varied roots More on the traditions of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and candy canes. Related Links Advent Christian and Secular Holidays, 2000-2015…

Christmas Around the World

Step into the magical world of Christmas traditions with our captivating quiz! From the vibrant parades of Latin America to the serene midnight masses of Europe, this quiz invites you to explore the…

Krampus: The Christmas Devil

Top of Page In the realm of holiday folklore, few figures are as intriguing and fearsome as Krampus, the Christmas devil. With his long horns, cloven hooves, and menacing appearance, Krampus is a…