Welcome to the Holiday History Hub! I recognise that when this post is first published, it will only be the beginning of November. You don’t need to worry- Blogmas will not be starting until later in the month. However, I do recognise that people will be looking for their holiday history, recipes, traditions, and more before the holiday season actually starts. (Please bookmark this for when you do need to find it!)
In almost a decade of Blogmas, I have covered a lot of Christmas history topics. To be the most helpful, I have gathered them all in one place. (And will add new posts here!) Here is the An Historian About Town Holiday History Hub for your festive enjoyment!
An Historian’s Christmas- A Guide to 2,000 Years of Holiday History
If you are interested in a more concentrated format with exclusive recipes, DIYs, recommendations, and more, please consider my Christmas history ebook! It is available as a direct download from Etsy (the link is above), and you should be able to read it on any device that can read a PDF.
Holiday History Hub
This holiday history hub will stay pinned on my homepage for the next few months! You can find all of my Christmas history posts gathered here if you want quick access.
Holiday History Bites
Holiday History Bites are short and focused posts that look at one particular aspect or tradition of the holiday season.
Full History Posts
These are longer history posts with a more in-depth history of various traditions! (These tend to have facts that show up in history quizzes ha!)
The History of Christmas Window Displays
The History of Christmas Trees
The History of Advent Calendars
The History of Christmas Cards
The Nutcracker
As a dancer and an historian of ballet history, of course I’ve covered The Nutcracker in-depth! I’ve got several posts on different aspects of the beloved holiday ballet.
Behind the Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker Ballet Costumes
Enjoying Your Nutcracker Traditions
Literary Christmas
Looking for your favourite author’s take on Christmas? Or some festive reading suggestions! I have you covered!
E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker
Holiday Book Bite: The Faber Book of Christmas
Holiday Book Bite: Christmas in the Movies
Holiday Book Bite: Skipping Christmas
Saints’ Days and Religious Traditions
The holiday season is historically a season (and not just a day or two) because many saints’ days were considered part of the season. I’ve looked at several of the notable saints’ days and their associated traditions!
Christmas Carols & Music
What would the holiday season be without carols and festive music?
Carol of the Day: The First Noel
Carol of the Day: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Carol of the Day: Hark! The Herald Angel Sings
Carol of the Day: Joy to the World
Song of the Day: You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Song of the Day: A Holly Jolly Christmas
Song of the Day: Frosty the Snowman
Song of the Day: All I Want For Christmas Is You
Christmas Movies
Along with music, holiday movies are a Christmas staple for almost all of us!
The History of Hallmark Movies
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Royal Christmas History
With my main area of study royal history, it should come as no surprise to anyone that I am fairly well versed in royal Christmas throughout the ages! I’ve covered Christmas across a number of periods in Great Britain, as well as in different countries.
Queen Alexandra’s Christmas Gift Book
The Best Royal Christmas History Books
How to Send Christmas Cards to the Royals
Christmas Recipes
And of course, with food being an integral part of the holiday season no matter where you are or when you lived, I have some of my favourite festive recipes for you!
Caramel Rice Krispie Marshmallows
I hope that my holiday history hub is helpful for you this holiday season!
Cheers,
The Historian
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