Christmas (Dec 25)

This extensive site about George Handel has a detailed history of his famous creation "Messiah". To access more about Handel and his work, choose from the menu choices at the top.

What is an advent calendar? Where do they come from? Learn more about the advent calendar and why they are so popular.

Do you know the song the 12 days of Christmas? Have you ever wondered what it means? What are the 12 days of Christmas? Learn more about this Catholic Christmas tradition here

BBC offers the legends and truths behind some of the most famous Christmas carols: Silent Night and The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Learn about the roots of the 18th Century Christmas Carol and the special 12 days that some Christians celebrate Christmas.