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The HISTory
​of Christmas



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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