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Christmas Holiday: Resources for Celebrating

When the red and green lights and wreaths appear and the sounds of familiar carols echo in the streets,it’s time to celebrate the Christmas holiday again. This Christmas Holiday Web Guide presents the history of Christmas, illuminates how and why we celebrate certain customs, and reveals the best places to look for Christmas recipes, decorations and gift ideas. Whether you have a religious view of the holiday or simply enjoy the Christmas spirit, the resources below can help you make merry with your friends and family all through the season.

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The History of Christmas

The history of Christmas predates the birth of Christ. In Scandinavia, the Norse ... read more »

Christmas Traditions

As the celebration evolved, many unique Christmas traditions came into practice. ... read more »

Christmas Recipes

Nothing brings the family together like a busy kitchen. The smell of simmering spices and a hot oven evoke memories of Christmases past, and remind us what is to come, be it roast beef, caramelized carrots, cranberry chutney, gingerbread cookies or hot toddies. If you’re looking for some new Christmas recipes to try this season, or ways to improve upon your favorite dishes, drinks, cookies and other desserts, the following sites will more than satisfy you.

Insights for Christmas Recipes

If you’re cooking for someone with food allergies, visit the findingDulcinea Cooking Web Guide to find helpful ingredient substitutions, like using oatmeal instead of wheat when baking.

Make a bookmark folder for your favorite Christmas recipes. This virtual recipe box will keep your holiday favorites together in one place.

Top Sites for Christmas Recipes

For menus and recipes …

Food Network has an extensive section on Christmas that's full of menu ideas, holiday cocktails, dessert recipes and entertaining tips.

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MarthaStewart.com presents a variety of holiday dinners that use old favorites as the basis for innovative menus. Browse complete Christmas menus, or search for cookie and appetizer recipes.

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All Recipes hosts a Christmas feature with lots of twists on traditional favorites. View recipes by category, on the right, or dive into the daily recipe featured near the top of the page.

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For the history of famous Christmas recipes …

The Food Timeline presents a bit of history (and recipes) for classic Christmas favorites such as gingerbread, wassail and sugarplums. Take a look at Christmas menus in America throughout history. Stewed broth of mutton marrow bones, anyone?

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