For Americans it is Santa and his reindeer, hot chocolate and candy canes; for Egyptians it is feast gifts and fireworks, picnics and sports. All across the globe, Christmas is celebrated with traditions and customs that differ and change according to culture.

Christmas Through the Cultures is a site dedicated to bringing all of those different traditions and customs in one convenient place where they can be shared and enjoyed, compared and contrasted, commemorated and cherished.

Look to the navigation bar to find the origins and history of Christmas, and the different ways the holiday is celebrated.

(And remember to turn your speakers on to listen to some awesome music provided on this home page!)