Christmas Traditions
From Christmas trees to Christmas cards
Charlie Brown Christmas
The unlikely beginnings of a holiday classic
Names for Santa Around the World
Santa Claus or the "Christmas Gnome"?
Saying "Merry Christmas" Around the World
From Afrikaans to Welsh, 25 Christmas greetings
Celluloid Santas
Saint Nick's most famous appearances
Grinchy Trivia
Size up the movie, TV, and Dr. Seuss creations
Winter Holidays by the Numbers
From the U.S. Census Bureau
Winter Weather Across America
Nor'easter, ice storms, and other winter wonders |
Winter Solstice
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, marks the solstice
For Kids: Understanding the Solstice
Did you ever wonder why the days are so long in the summer and so short in the winter?
Boxing Day
In Great Britain, the day after Christmas is a holiday, too
Winter Quotations
Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and others
Record Low Temperatures by State
From Alabama to Wyoming, record chills
Saying "Happy New Year!" Around the World
Voorspoedige nuwe jaar! and more
New Year's History
A move from March to January
New Year's Traditions
Auld Lang Syne and other New Year's customs
Winter Storms
Terms to know: blizzard warning, freezing rain, more |
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