https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/studentsatlse/2026/01/08/london-christmas-lights-festive-stories-of-history-and-magic/
Jan 8, 2026 - Explore the history, meaning, and magic behind London Christmas lights, from Regent Street to Trafalgar Square, through culture and tradition.
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https://www.cityam.com/selfie-stick-short-history-years-most-popular-christmas-present/
It's been mirthlessly mocked, dubbed "the wand of Narcissus" and generally cited in descriptions of the downfall of society.But nobody could have predicted...
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https://denversports.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/avalanche-have-the-most-points-in-history-of-the-nhl-at-christmas-break/2127628
Dec 24, 2025 - By defeating the Mammoth 1-0, the Avalanche now have the most points ever at the Christmas break since the NHL implemented it
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https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/the-history-of-father-christmas/
The jolly old man who sneaks into our houses every 24 December is beloved across the world and known by many names. But should you call him Father Christmas,...
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https://www.ask.com/culture/what-is-the-history-christmas-trees
May 19, 2025 - Christmas trees trace back to ancient times, but people celebrated the winter holidays much differently than we do.
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https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2339/the-history-of-christmas-carols/
Christmas carols are a much-loved part of the Christmas season and while many have a long history, others are surprisingly recent. From medieval dancing...
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https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/christmas-market-mulled-wine-boot
Dec 11, 2024 - All over Europe and the US, Christmas markets bring good cheer and warm mulled wine, often served out of a curious collectible mug. Here's the story of...
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https://www.christiandaily.com/news/state-backed-christmas-marks-rare-break-from-pakistans-history-of-extremism-minority-exclusion
Government-sponsored Christmas celebrations in Pakistan this year marked a historic departure from the country’s decades-long struggle with religious...
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https://milausa.com/en/the-magic-of-christmas-in-the-u-s-history-traditions-celebrations/
Discover the history, traditions, and symbols of Christmas in the U.S., including festive foods, iconic movies, music, decorations, and more.
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https://www.slurrp.com/article/christmas-2023-know-the-history-of-bow-barracks-and-how-they-celebrate-christmas-1703014667737
Dec 15, 2024 - Bow Barracks, an Anglo-Indian neighbourhood in central Kolkata, is busy making last-minute arrangements a week before Christmas, including baking cakes,...
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https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/2025/12/25/the-puritan-war-on-christmas/
The idea that Christmas has always been a universally beloved Christian holiday is a modern assumption. In seventeenth-century England and colonial New...
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https://www.avclub.com/read-this-a-history-of-the-maligned-beloved-star-wars-1798274941
Read This: a history of the maligned, beloved Star Wars Christmas Album
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https://www.snopes.com/articles/472070/christmas-tree-history/
Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even further back.
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