Christmas (Dec 25)

Many people and communities around the world, including Alberta, celebrate their Christmas in January. Learn about how Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas.

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.

Learn more about the advent calendar and its religious roots.

A Catholic perspective on the traditional 12 days of Christmas

This is an story about the Nativity, perfect for the whiteboard in your classroom.

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.