The Surprising History of “Jingle Bells”
If someone asked you to name the first Christmas song that comes to mind, you’ll very likely answer “Jingle Bells.” The cheerful classic has become a universally recognized icon...
If someone asked you to name the first Christmas song that comes to mind, you’ll very likely answer “Jingle Bells.” The cheerful classic has become a universally recognized icon...
As with many things in 2020, it seems that the holidays are going to take on a different shape than in previous years. Families all over are wondering what...
It’s hard to picture the holiday season without Christmas lights… but were they always such a central feature of the holidays? We did a little digging into the fascinating...
It’s week #3 of the #HolidayHeritage challenge and our stomachs are already rumbling. This week’s challenge is all about food! Visit the #HolidayHeritage Challenge site to get all the...
Last week, we introduced the #HolidayHeritage challenge! Visit the #HolidayHeritage Challenge site for more information on the competition, and for details of how you can enter the weekly challenges...
Leading up to the holiday season, we asked our readers to share with us their fondest holiday traditions that get passed down from generation to generation and are performed...
Children have been writing Dear Santa letters for hundreds of years, adding to the sense of magic and hope that comes with the holiday season. Just recently, found hidden inside...
Did your ancestors observe the same holiday traditions that you and your family keep today? Their traditions may have been rather different, based on the time and place where...
Holiday traditions — whether you and your family celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Diwali or Kwanza — repeated year after year, leave lasting impressions and forge special memories that last a...
With Thanksgiving planning already in the works, we know that the holidays are just around the corner. Buying the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be daunting,...
In light of the holiday season, we wanted to add a fun feature to your family tree! Now when you log in to see your family tree it will...
Genealogy is about families through the ages. Filling in our pedigree charts with names, dates, and places is very satisfying, but it is the stories and traditions of our...