From the Amish Country News. Many Christmas traditions you're probably unfamiliar with.

Learn about the Mexican Christmas tradition La Posada in this activity. Provided is the music and lyrics to a traditional posada song. The lyrics are available in both Spanish and English.

A look at Christmas customs and traditions in different countries of Europe, and the names given to Santa Claus.

Many short stories relating to Irish Christmas traditions.

Each country celebrates Christmas in their own diverse way. Find out what the customs and traditions are like in Brazil.

The White House Historical Association takes a look at how Christmas has been celebrated in the White House throughout history. A chronicle of how Christmas trees have been decorated and the themes used by the various First Ladies. Also...

A description of Christmas traditions celebrated in Germany.

Christmas at the first residence has evolved from an understated, intimate affair in 1800 to an all-out media event.

Find out how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico. Try simple Christmas recipes and read about traditional songs.

Learn all about the history and traditions of the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah.

This section of the larger website Discovering Lewis & Clark examines how the Corps of Discovery celebrated three special days-Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Independence Day-with a mixture of traditions.

Maria Augusta Trapp explains the origin of the time of feasting and revelry between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, the seasonal celebration of Mardi Gras, which marks the beginning of Lent. Article also touches on the related tradition of...