Most Popular On My Merry Christmas

Jump-links to different areas of My Merry Christmas -

Christmas Essentials

Christmas Past

Christmas Present

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Legends

Christmas Culture

The North Pole

About My Merry Christmas

Most Popular in Christmas Essentials
From the sacred to the sublime, this newest section of My Merry Christmas features sometimes startling and always inspiring information concerning the fundamentals of Christmas observance.

The Nativity: A Story of Two Babies
We tend to romanticize the story of the Nativity. But the story is a fascinating adventure highlighting the human emotions of a cast of characters who display everything from astonished faith to evil greed. And the story is really about the birth of two babies -- not just one.

The True Story of Santa Claus
His childhood tragedy made him an orphan. His youthful exhuberence in defending the faith made him a prisoner. His passion for service, especially to children, made him beloved by millions. But it was his profound belief in Jesus Christ that made him a legend beyond his time. This article tells you everything you didn't know about Santa Claus.

Most Popular in Christmas Past
By far the most popular section of MMC for adults, Christmas Past strolls down memory lane to explore the history of the holiday and to remember seasons well spent with loved ones.

The Angel Twin
Celebrating the tradition of an ornament more than a century old.

How to Fit the Tree in the Car

Most Popular in Christmas Present
Christmas today is a diverse celebration globally. Here we explore the practical issues of dealing with Christmas in the present. Full of advice, humor, news and tips -- this section grows from the written requests of our readers.

A Babe at Christmas

Martha Stewart's Christmas Do-to List

Most Popular Christmas Traditions
Some things never change when it comes to Christmas. This merry section explores why that is and honors the things we do year after year.

Egg Nog: A Colonial Christmas Tradition
It is a curious blend of ingredients that almost nobody would think of drinking. But it is one of the oldest holiday traditions in America and the stories run deep of just how far folks would go to use it in their Christmas celebrations.

The Legendary Role of Reindeer in the History of Christmas
Before Santa hitched the reindeer up to his sleigh folks anciently celebrated the season with...goats! A great read about how reindeer found their place in Christmas lore.

Most Popular in Christmas Legends
The famous of Christmas lore are honored here with the telling of their stories.

The Magi
They came without really knowing why. They traveled to a strange land, stood beforean evil and murderous dictator, and paid humble homage to an Infant King. Who were these wisemen of old? Why did they do what they did? A fascinating tale of mystery, adventure, magic and the evil designs of a jealous king.

The Legend of Baboushka
A noble visitor on a cold night caused the old woman to make a decision she would regret for the rest of her life. Read this old Russian folk tale of a Gift-Bringer named Baboushka.

Most Popular in Christmas Culture
Music, movies, books, art -- even everything to do with Christmas online is offered here.

The Best of Christmas Sitcoms -- Grab the remote and get ready for a review of the best of Christmas from television sitcoms. This article reviews some of the funniest Christmas episodes now available on DVD.

A Christmas Carol
Dicken's classic tale as he wrote it.
Stave 1 - Marley's Ghost
Stave 2 - The First of Three Spirits
Stave 3 - The Second of the Three Spirits
Stave 4 - The Last of the Spirits
Stave 5 - The End of It

Most Popular at The North Pole on My Merry Christmas
Long the favorite reason to visit My Merry Christmas, this merry section is made for the jolly young and young at heart.

Email an Elf
You know all the elves by name now -- Ernest, Bernard, Dr. Lionel, Elf Billy, Ed Zachary -- email any or all of them with your questions.

Visit the North Pole Newsroom

Most Popular in the My Merry Christmas Front Office
What folks are checking us out for!

How to Use the Update from the North Pole
The world-famous Update from the North Pole now offers a printable version for use with your Christmas maps. This short article explains the use of the Update for families each Christmas.