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Shares the origins of advent calendars and a short history of their evolution. Has photographs of calendars from the 1940s through 1960s. Also includes a brief history of the Sellmer Company in Stuttgart and an online tour of calendar production.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This 2003 article features links to resources about traditions related to holiday gift-giving for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr (during Ramadan), and Diwali. Also includes a list of experts on holiday gift-giving for different religions and for shopping alternatives.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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'Inspirational ideas for honoring traditions, decorating your home with festive flair, decking your halls in holiday greenery and creating handmade ornaments, gifts and cards' for the winter holidays. Includes illustrated instructions for crafts.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This article offers ideas for taking photos of tree lights, candles, holiday lights on buildings, and other indoor and outdoor lit subjects. Includes tips for both film and digital photography, and examples of photographs of holiday lights.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Examines 'the ancient origins of the winter holiday season' and how pagan and Christian celebrations have merged into Christmas traditions. The site includes factual tidbits about ancient and current winter solstice celebrations. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A database of toy drives by state lets users know where to donate toys. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collects 'new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year ... [to provide] Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Overview of traditions and symbols associated with the Christian church seasons of Advent and Christmas. Topics include advent calendars, candy canes, Christmas cards, Christmas trees, cr¸ches, fruitcake, mistletoe, and poinsettias. Note: Links to some sites are broken.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Material about St. Nicholas, 'lover of the poor and patron saint of children.' Features background about this 4th-century saint, illustrated descriptions of St. Nicholas customs from around the world, and activities, crafts, recipes, and stories related to St. Nicholas celebrations. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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'Links to selected authoritative web sites that present information on the history and astronomy of the Star of Bethlehem,' which is said to have marked the time and location of the birth of Jesus Christ. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A 'tongue-in-cheek economic analysis, based on the cost of goods and services purchased by the True Love in the holiday classic [song], 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.'' Also has prices for 1984, a price comparison with the previous year, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Gives an overview of Christmas activities in Sweden, including Advent, St. Lucia's Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day (for the patron saint of animals). Includes directions for making a St. Lucia wreath.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Recipes and menus for major and some minor holidays (including April Fool's Day, Mardi Gras, and Oktoberfest). Cooks will appreciate the sidebar topics that pop up with every recipe: Terms and Tips Encyclopedia, Culinary Q and As, Ingredient Substitutes, and Fat and Calorie Calculator.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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19th century America, including women's legal issues; health; Native Americans; religion; farming; clothing; deaf education; economy; postal history; transportation; Western immigration; and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Presents a brief description of the relationship between selected holidays and the vernal equinox (Easter), summer solstice (summer weddings), autumnal equinox (Thanksgiving), and winter solstice (Christmas).. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A guide to winter holiday traditions from around the world, although focuses on Christmas. Has brief information about holidays that celebrate light or enlightenment, such as Chinese New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
