Ten Ages of Christmas
This website from the BBC gives information on how Christmas was celebrated in ten different eras throughout history including Medieval, Victorian, during World War II and the post-War period. Visit Website
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A Social History of Christmas Ornaments
This website gives a broad overview of Christmas ornaments over the years and the impact they’ve had on our memories of Christmas. It deals with the origins of the Christmas Tree, early Christmas ornaments from the 1800s and the ornaments from modern times. Visit Website
Santa Claus Video
Funny video about a Santa Claus ornament on a Christmas Tree who comes to life in order to get to a plate of cookies on the table below.
The History of Christmas
Find information, articles and videos about the history of Christmas from the History Channel. Visit Website
A Victorian Christmas
This website gives a great insight into the celebration of Christmas during Victorian times. It will give pupils great information on seasonal decorations, Christmas music, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, presents, food and lots more. Visit Website
Charles Dickens and Christmas
Charles Dickens had a profound influence on the way we celebrate Christmas today. This site details the revival of Christmas during Victorian times, including the beginning of what we now accept as traditions of Christmas – Christmas Cards, Christmas Carols, the Christmas Tree. The site also makes reference to some of Dickens’ novels, especially A […]
Christmas Slideshow
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Oíche Nollag
Táimid bhuíoch do Dolores Stewart as an nasc seo a chur chugainn. Seo dán le Máire Mhac an tSaoi atá oiriúnach don am seo den bhliain. Is féidir é a thaispeáint do na hardranganna go háirithe, ach mar sin féin, tá an dán léite as Gaeilge le fotheidil as Béarla. Bain taitneamh as.
Waltz of the Snowflakes
Watch this video of Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music set to Christmas imagery. Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the London Philharmonia Orchestra.
Night Before Christmas
Santa is in trouble as he left the North Pole without enough presents for the children. To stop Santa, you have to unwrap all the wrapped presents on the board. Use the mouse to click and swap holiday items and make matches. Visit Website