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History of Christmas

The Christmas celebrated today is a mix of old and new traditions.

A look at the history of Santa Claus and his real-life inspiration, St. Nicholas.

Christmas Trees

From your house to the White House, the Christmas tree has its own history.

Christmas History

Christmas Ornaments

Did you know Christmas was declared a federal holiday in 1870? Get the history of Christmas from ancient times to today.

» explore the real story of Christmas

Christmas Trees

Did you know Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska?

» grow your knowledge

Origins of Santa

The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas.

»get to know the man at the North Pole

Fun Facts

Christmas Tree farm

There are over 21,000 Christmas tree growers in the United States.

» get more facts

World Traditions

Christmas nativity

Feliz Navidad! Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world.

» tour the globe

Christmas Truce of 1914

soldiers in WWI trench

The soldiers of WWI took a break from fighting on Christmas.

» find out what they did

The Ninth Reindeer

reindeer

How old is Rudolph? Learn the real story behind Santa's famous ninth reindeer.

» follow the red nose

History of Toys

Why do we call it a "teddy" bear?

» Find out why

Toy Shop Game

Build toys in the workshop!

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Holiday Store

Check out the Holiday Gift Guide!

More Holidays

There's a history behind every holiday.

» Get the facts here

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History of Toys

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The History Channel Traveler: Romantic Christmas in Salzburg

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