Lore of Old
According to an old wives' tale, bread baked on Christmas Eve is mold-resistant.
Did You Know?
Kwanzaa celebrations include the daily lighting of a kinara, which holds seven candles, each representing one of the seven principles of the holiday.
Quotable
by Maya Angelou, poet, author and activist
"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver."
Presidents' Files
Hanukkah first made an appearance at the White House in 1951, when Harry Truman accepted a menorah as a gift from Israeli Prime Minister David Ben Gurion.
Back Then
Christmas was illegal in England from 1647 through 1660, as Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, believed it was immoral to hold celebrations on one of the holiest days of the year.
Point of Origin
The character of Santa Claus is said to be inspired by Saint Nicholas of Myra, a Greek bishop who went around secretly giving the poor children of his village gifts.
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