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Christmas Essentials
Christmas is ageless. It has been observed in one form or another since the beginning of recorded history -- even before the birth of Jesus Christ. With such a rich and diverse history, time has eroded, distorted, twisted and confused the fundamental elements that lay at the core of Christmas observance. Some call this progress. But Christmas, unlike matters of science, was never intended to change or "evolve". Here we explore these essentials of the season: what it means, where it began, and how it impacts us. Much of this information is not new. But for a world grown fond of making sacred things secular, these details surprise, delight and inspire.
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The Evolution of...
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Christmas Defined
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09-20-2011 08:20 AM
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Christmas Past
The memories of Christmas Past are what make us look forward to Christmas each year. In this section of My Merry Christmas we converse with the ghosts of Christmas past and learn their lessons. This unique mix of Christmas history and stories of personal memories blend together in remembering the rich heritage of the season.
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Grandpa's Christmas...
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11-19-2011 11:24 PM |
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Christmas History
Christmas is continually re-invented. It seems each generation brings some new element to the celebration of the season. Here we explore the true stories behind the more familiar things of the season:
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Christmas Memories
Christmas is a magical season for all generations. The following are true award winning stories of Christmas submitted by our site users over the years:
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Holiday Disasters
It might not have seemed funny at the time...but we sure enjoy the memory now. The following true stories chronicle the mishaps of Christmas as they happened:
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Christmas Present
The Christmas of today is celebrated with diverse enthusiasm. Here we take a look at the many ways of celebrating -- and the sometimes complex issues surrounding the season. Use these links to jump to the merry sections of Christmas Present on MMC:
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How to Use...
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12-20-2011 02:35 PM |
Shoppers: They're...
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01-07-2012 02:02 PM
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Holiday Humor
Sometimes, you just have to laugh at what we do at Christmas. These articles poke fun at some of the chaos we create each holiday season. It is light reading not meant to offend.
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Great Debates
Why can't a season of peace and goodwill go by without an argument? Whether we're talking the appropriateness of Christmas in the classroom or whether eggs can really go into eggnog it seems we have a lot to debate when it comes the Christmas. We're not afraid to tackle the thornier issues of the season. But we're surprised at how many Christmas controversies we have been able to dig up. In this new series, we get messy with all of them.
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Holiday How-to
Whether you're just trying to hang the mistletoe straight or need a fresh idea of a holiday project with the kids, this merry new section of MMC showcases the talents of visiting experts who only want to make your holiday season more fun and easier to do.
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Christmas Decorating
Christmas decorations can run the gamut from the garish to the sublime. And just as the shifting trends of fashion the trendy of Christmas decorating tends to evolve quickly. In this festive section of MMC we explore the history and the how-to's of modern Christmas decorating and celebration all that's hot once again from Christmas past.
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The Frugal Christmas
As Dr. Seuss teaches: Christmas doesn't come from a store. When money is tight there are plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas without it. These articles show you how.
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Christmas Around the World
What is Christmas like today in Europe? In Africa? In the Canadian Arctic? Our international-based writers take you to holidays around the world and explain just what is the same and what is different about Christmas -- anywhere.
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Christmas for Parents
Christmas is fun but it sure adds to the work loads of Moms and Dads out there. Check here to get some timely advice for handling the holidays with some sanity including our exclusive advice for parents from Santa himself.
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the gateway to Christmas and, like Santa Claus, we find it appropriate to ring in a glorious season like Christmas by first acknowledging with gratitude the blessings that we have. So this merry page of MMC is dedicated to all things Thanksgiving.
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Christmas Legends
Christmas has ancient roots in many societies. The passage of time has perpetuated tales of legend surrounding the very icons we treasure these days during the season. Santa Claus, the Yule Log, the Boar -- they're all legends and grand contributors to a global celebration uniquely observed in so many cultures. This is where we retell their stories on My Merry Christmas -- and how we contribute in growing their legend in our time.
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Christmas Traditions
Christmas is full of wonderful and unique traditions. But where did they come from and why do we persist in perpetuating some of them? It is easy to see why we kiss under the mistletoe, for example. But who came up with egg nog and why? Just what is wassail? When did caroling begin? Here we explore the why behind the wonderful traditions of Christmas.
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Differences in the...
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11-17-2011 06:03 PM |
The History of Gift...
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01-26-2012 08:12 AM
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Christmas Culture
The beautiful message of Christmas has inspired creators of great art through the ages. From the classic paintings to modern movies and music to even the digital creations of Christmas online the culture of the season has long been one of the best ways to celebrate it. Here we catalogue features of classic Christmas culture.
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"Little Merry...
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05-24-2012 01:19 PM |
Jimmy Stewart...
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04-29-2012 03:44 AM
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Christmas Music
Music is the one language in common across all lands. Every society in some way uses music to communicate emotion, to convey feeling and to tell the stories of legend. We worship through song. We celebrate through song. And when it comes to making merry at Christmas, music naturally plays a central part. Christmas music is a tradition. Here we explore the best and the favorites of Christmas.
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Christmas Stories
Christmas is the most magical time of the year -- the holiday itself centers around the most wonderous story ever told. This story has inspired countless other stories of holiday miracles. Long before the advent of motion pictures and television, the magic of Christmas was shared with the world through the written word of such classics as O. Henry's Gift of the Magi and Dicken's A Christmas Carol. In the spirit of those classic Christmas tales, we proudly present this collection of original Christmas stories. We hope that these stories brighten your holiday and help you to rediscover the spirit of Christmas... when miracles happen and dreams come true.
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Christmas Movies
Christmas is very much an indoor sport -- and movies are a big part of it. Every year, we relive Christmas through classics that have been beloved for generations. In this merry section of My Merry Christmas, we review holiday movies old and new -- and tell you which one you'll want to see year after year.
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Christmas Television
Christmas on TV seems to be the most natural thing in the world. From our favorite series characters celebrating the season to "Christmas Specials", it is all on TV.
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Christmas Literature
The Christmas story was first shared in a Book. And books still keep coming out about Christmas. In this area we explore Christmas in the written word.
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The North Pole
Santa Claus is beloved by millions of people around the world. In almost every land, his legend is spread through local traditions of warm, selfless giving and the sharing of holiday merriment. He is magic. Even kids who have grown a little long in the tooth sense the wonder of Santa and remain curious of exactly who he is, where he lives and how he remains so cherished with each passing season. My Merry Christmas is pleased to bring you the Internet's largest collection of original North Pole features with all the answers to your deepest questions -- direct from the North Pole!
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Santa Speaks 2011
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10-09-2011 10:40 PM |
Santa Speaks 2011
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10-28-2011 03:38 PM
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Ask Elf Ernest
Elf Ernest is Santa's Vice President of Public Relations at the North Pole. He has been providing us with the Santa Updates since 1991. In these articles he answers the most common questions kids send in to the North Pole.
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Santa Speaks
Once a year and only once a year Santa meets with the media. This category archives his annual interview.
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North Pole Top Ten Lists
They're always making lists at the North Pole.
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Elf Ed Zachary
He is not your every day elf. He is a little cantankerous, a little edgy and sometimes a bit, well, impatient. He is also absolutely brilliant. When the more dubious kids out there ask the really tough questions, nobody can explain the mysteries of Santa Claus better than Elf Ed. As Ed likes to say, when you want it Ed Zachary right, he's your guy. But we must warn you. Elf Ed doesn't pull any punches. We wouldn't recommend getting smart with him. He's very old. And he doesn't like people who think they are smarter than he is. Elf Ed writes regular columns for the North Pole Gazette. We reprint a few classics here every year.
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Santa Sightings
Believe it or not, there are still people in the world who just don't believe in Santa Claus. For you skeptics, here are actual stories of real, close encounters with Santa Claus. We have asked everyone from NASA to the FBI to validate these claims from our readers. But almost all of them have said you'd never believe it unless you saw it for yourself. We report, you decide.
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The Science of Santa
Ok, you asked for it and we're not kidding around. This new section of the North Pole on My Merry Christmas addresses the controversial question of Santa's existence head on. Not for the faint of heart.
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About Us
My Merry Christmas has been around since 1991. This section tells our story and provides information about how MMC works today.
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