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The HISTory
​of Christmas

Origins of Christmas
The celebration of Christmas as we know it today stems from the traditions of several different cultures.

Christmas Becomes a Holiday
Today's Christmas celebrations combine secular and religious traditions.

Evolution of Christmas
Christmas has evolved from solstice celebration to family feast.

European Christmas Customs
In some parts of Europe, people still celebrate Christmas customs based on long-standing folk legends.
  • Why monsters haunt Christmas in Europe but not America

Strange Christmas Traditions
Ruled a legal holiday in 1894, Christmas has had its fair share of strange traditions.

Origins of Santa Claus
Learn about the history of Santa Claus and his real-life inspiration, St. Nicholas.

Evolution of Santa Claus
The modern image of Santa Claus has been refined again and again.

Bet You Didn't Know: Christmas
Did you know Christmas wasn't always celebrated on December 25th? 
Get the whole story behind the holiday.

Santa's Forgotten Letters
Coca-Cola and Walmart Holiday Commercial

The Legend of Coca-Cola and Santa Claus
Haddon Sundblom's artistic vision and the true history of the modern day Santa Claus
Coke 2012 Commercial: "Catch"
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