Uncover the heart of Christmas in the Bible's stories: Gabriel's message to Mary, Jesus' birth, the shepherds' divine encounter, and the wise men's journey. Explore these events to grasp the...
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Ancestral Yuletide: Unwrapping the Gifts of Family History
Today, we're embracing the festive spirit by exploring a topic very dear to me – the joy of genealogy research during the Christmas season.
The Surprising Origins of “Jingle Bells”
'Tis the season for festivities, and one beloved holiday song has a surprising origin. Delve into its unexpected history and discover its true roots…
Who Was St. Nick (aka Santa Claus)?
Santa Claus is sometimes referred to as St. Nicholas or Chris Cringle. It turns out, St. Nicholas was a real person who was known for kindness, his love of children, and for helping the needy, the...
Russian Christmas Traditions You Should Know
If you have Russian heritage, you will be interested in learning about Russian Christmas traditions. These traditions help connect you to your Russian ancestors of today and of long ago. You might...
The History of the Christmas Tree
Christmas trees are an expected part of Christmas now, but how did they come to occupy such a special place in the Christmas celebrations of the western world? Some believe the answer can be found...
Christmas Traditions and Genealogy
What clues do your family's Christmas traditions hold to your genealogy? Heres how to use traditional Christmas customs around the world in genealogy research.
French Christmas Traditions
France has a variety of unique and interesting Christmas traditions. Some are unique to France, while others are borrowed or adapted from other cultures. They all have unique meanings. Learning about...
German Christmas Traditions
If you have German ancestry, you will love learning about the interesting and unique Christmas traditions of Germany. They will help you learn more about your ancestors and their lives. They will...
Irish Holiday Traditions
Ireland has some unique Christmas traditions, as well as some holidays that are unique to the island itself. Knowing about these holidays and traditions is helpful when celebrating or learning about...
Christmas Traditions (eBook)
How does your family celebrate Christmas? Do you do it in the typical modern American way, or do you use other traditions that are not so common in this country? If your ancestors, recent or distant...
The Years Without Christmas: Puritans Against the Holiday in Colonial New England
The Puritans who colonized Massachusetts banned Christmas. This ban was in place for decades, and contempt for Christmas lasted a lot longer. Here's why.
20 Surprisingly Handy Stocking Stuffers for Any Genealogist
What to get your genealogist this holiday season (or get yourself, if you are the genealogist)? That is the question. Here are ideas for 20 stocking stuffer gifts that are ideal for any genealogist...
5 Genealogy-Themed Christmas Gifts
Are you looking for genealogy-themed Christmas gifts to give this year? Here are five that won't cost much money to make, but that your relatives will adore.