Spooky stories featuring the supernatural were all the rage during the darkest time of the year. Towards the end of each year, as fireplaces are lit and hot cocoa is made, Americans have made it a tradition to revisit their favorite...

At this site learn about how the first Christmas card came about and how the tradition spread across the world.

A six-part learning module with links to videos, websites, and a picture providing information about Charles Dickens and Victorian England.

Good, thorough description of Christmas in a number of countries, including Spain and Mexico. Even includes a few holiday recipes.

G.K. Chesterton offers this look at Dickens' importance and his role in the post-Victorian Age. Each chapter is a separate link.

Resource presents what people in the United Kingdom eat, or try out a recipe for Christmas cake or lost bread.

Illustrated series of short essays discusses the food and drink of sixteenth-century England, including its production, perceived health benefits, and Christmas fare.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The PowerPoint game provides a review of the life and works of Charles Dickens. Students will enjoy playing Connect 4 as they answer questions correctly.

Kids learn about Boxing Day. The history and facts about this holiday popular in England the day after Christmas.

Have you ever read any of Karen Cushman's work? This site features links to lesson plans and other activities for her books.