Enjoye these fun tales from the past about Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day and other holidays! They offer interesting glimpses into what life was like for ealier generations.
Holiday Stories
- Christmas tree care
Tips on caring for your Christmas tree. - Thanksgiving
The year was 1619 and the English colonists gave thanks for their ship's arrival on the banks of the James River... - Lighting the National Christmas Tree
A tradition with every president since Calvin Coolidge - Happy New Year!
From black-eyed peas to Times Square celebrations -- and back again - A 1940 Thanksgiving feast
Government photographer offers glimpse into the life of an American family
