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Christmas is an ancient Christian festival that honors the birth of Jesus Christ. These days it is just as popular a secular holiday. Here is a look at how it has evolved. - M O R E -

While Santa Claus is a symbol of Christmas in the United states, the holiday is celebrated in different ways in different countries. - M O R E -

 

Sights and Sounds of Christmas 1996 Around the world, Christmas observed in face of tensions, crises Kitty Kats sing 'Jingle Bells' Pope John Paul II celebrates annual midnight Mass at the Vatican Have hope, queen urges the world The Clintons' Christmas card Clintons opt for traditional Christmas meal Texas town gets the last laugh on fruitcakes In search of Jesus' Nazareth These ornaments help the environment Some of Santa's helpers wear government suits Yule traditions find a home on the Internet Washington's Embassy Row brings tradition home It's not Christmas without 'Nutcracker' Web sites offering online greeting cards Annual tuba Christmas concert - 1.3M/36 sec. Quicktime movie President Clinton: Christmas storyteller What makes toys timeless? How to pick the perfect Christmas tree For merchants, holiday help is hard to come by Producing a pretty poinsettia isn't easy Handling holiday heartburn Going online to make happy holidays for needy children Widows the benefactors of century-old tradition

Fun Links Christmas World: An e-mail project linking children around the world Jerry's Christmas Page National Christmas Tree Association Christmas Celebration -- history, stories, carols Father Christmas -- Shockwave Christmas Clip Art Papa Bear's Web Advent Calendar Grinch Net Christmas.com Decorate a Christmas Tree Ho! Ho! Ho! -- Santaclaus.com Homepage for the Holidays Traditions A World Wide Christmas Calendar A Photographic Christmas Around the World -- photojournalism, send a digital Christmas card Ancient Origins -- Winter Solstice Christmas and New Year Traditions in the UK Religious Perspectives A Religious Christmas '96 PRIDE - Christmas Wishes Christian Coalition

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