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	Why Christmas? - http://www.whychristmas.com/ Answers questions. Information includes how customs originated, how the holiday is celebrated around the world, and why it exists.
	How Did Christmas Start? - http://www.soon.org.uk/christmas.htm Explores the origin of Christmas, Boxing Day and Christmas Eve celebrations in the West today. Examines what the Christmas story all about and whether it has real meaning today.
	Myths and Lore of Mistletoe - http://www.state.tn.us/environment/tn_consv/archive/mistltoe.htm All about mistletoe, its biology, and traditional lore. From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
	The History of Christmas - http://www.christmas-time.com/cp-hist.html Explains how the modern celebration evolved.
	How Stuff Works: Christmas - http://www.howstuffworks.com/christmas.htm Answers over thirty questions about the traditions behind Christmas trees, cards, shopping, plants, songs and customs.

	The Story Of The Christmas Tree - http://morning-glow.com/holidays/xmas/xmastree.html Several historical clues that suggest where the custom of having a tree in the home during Christmas time comes from.
	How Mistletoe Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/mistletoe.htm Detailed, in-depth explanation of mistletoe. Includes some popular myths.
	When Christmas Was Banned in Boston - http://masstraveljournal.com/features/1101chrisban.html Tells about the Puritans' decision to outlaw Christmas celebrations in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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