Christmas info & recipes

More information on Christmas and its many traditions:

https://www.wincalendar.com/Holiday-Calendar/December-2023

https://www.wincalendar.com/ca/Boxing-day

https://www.wincalendar.com/Orthodox-Christmas

https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/christmas-day/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_and_holiday_season

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_traditions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observance_of_Christmas_by_country

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_decoration

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrismon_tree

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmastide

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanging_of_the_greens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_music

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_carol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christmas_carols

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christmas_dishes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_card

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_stamp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_gift

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christmas_and_winter_gift-bringers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economics_of_Christmas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_controversies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Christmas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus_in_film

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SantaCon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa%27s_workshop

Related figures to Santa

• Amu Nowruz

• Ayaz Ata — Grandfather Frost in Turkic folklore

• Badalisc

• Befana — a friendly witch who delivers gifts to children on 5 January.

• Belsnickel — a German gift-giver and punisher of naughty children, a.k.a. Kriskinkle

• Companions of Saint Nicholas

• Ded Moroz — (Russian: Дед Мороз, literally Old Man Frost, but traditionally translated as Father Frost) plays a role similar to Santa Claus during the New Year celebrations

• Joulupukki — original Santa-Claus from Finland

• Krampus — in German-speaking Alpine folklore, a horned figure who, during the Christmas season, punishes children who have misbehaved

• Mikulás — Hungary, Poland, Romania Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, a figure who brings treats before Christmas

• Moș Gerilă — name of a character from Romanian communist propaganda

• Olentzero — Basque character, possibly derived from Roman traditions

• Saint Nicholas of Myra

• Saint Basil —who is believed to bring Christmas gifts for children in Greek Orthodox tradition

• Sinterklaas — Dutch mythical figure

• The Three Kings — in Spain tradition, gifts for children are brought by the biblical three wise men on 6 January.

• Tomte — Scandinavian mythical character

• Yule Goat — Scandinavian Christmas symbol

• Yule Lads — a group of Icelandic figures who may leave gifts or rotting potatoes in the days before Christmas

https://www.almanac.com/what-are-12-days-christmas (from Dec 26 to Jan 6)

http://www.icyousee.org/twelvebirds.html

https://www.almanac.com/boxing-day

https://www.royal-oak.org/2016/12/21/eight-christmas-traditions-from-history/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/g41466285/christmas-traditions-around-world/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/g33925344/christmas-tree-decorations/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g37927956/best-hallmark-christmas-movies/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/a38212350/how-to-make-cookie-plate/

https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/g29326536/best-christmas-songs/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/christmas-dinners-through-history/

Recipes

https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/best-traditional-christmas-dishes/ (22)

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g29321023/traditional-christmas-food-list/ (27)

https://www.thespruceeats.com/traditional-christmas-specialty-foods-1665645 (12)

https://blog.goldbelly.com/traditional-christmas-foods/

https://www.purewow.com/food/best-christmas-foods-ranked

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/christmas-food.html

https://www.goodto.com/food/food-news/most-popular-foods-consumed-christmas-day-asda-103646

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g34197247/christmas-dinner-menu/ (100)

https://thecottagebluffton.com/2020/12/eight-foods-for-a-classic-southern-christmas/

https://www.visitnorway.com/typically-norwegian/christmas/food-traditions/

https://www.redbookmag.com/food-recipes/g25317812/christmas-dinner-traditions-around-the-world/

https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/collections/gallery/48-classic-recipes-for-a-traditional-christmas/fek396el

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g635/holiday-recipe-book-1108/ (90)

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/christmas-dinner-ideas/ (92)

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/12/christmas-dishes-from-around-the-world

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/traditional-christmas-food-around-the-world

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/complete-christmas-menu-classic

https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/christmas/recipes/vintage-christmas-food-recipes

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/traditional-christmas-dishes-from-across-the-world/photostory/88189481.cms?from=mdr

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/food/g33628278/christmas-party-food-ideas/ (72)

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g34535328/christmas-eve-dinner-ideas/ (60)

https://devourtours.com/blog/italian-christmas-foods/?cnt=US

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/christmas-feasts-world/index.html

https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/best-traditional-christmas-dishes/ (23)

Desserts

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37286974/fruit-cake-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g41714265/german-christmas-cookies/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a34705251/gesine-prado-pistachio-star-cookies/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a38149425/pecan-crescent-cookies-recipes/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37597298/spritz-cookies-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a34129625/almond-raspberry-thumbprint-cookies-recipe/

https://www.abeautifulplate.com/lebkuchen-cookies/

https://preppykitchen.com/pfeffernusse/

https://www.daringgourmet.com/authentic-springerle-recipe/

https://thetoastykitchen.com/haselnussmakronen-german-hazelnut-macaroons/

https://redcurrantbakery.com/stollen-balls/

https://platedcravings.com/nut-corners-german-nussecken/

https://veggiedesserts.com/german-bethmannchen-marzipan-cookies/

https://daysofjay.com/2021/11/03/spitzbuben-german-christmas-cookies/

https://www.texanerin.com/almond-paste-cookies/

https://www.theflouredtable.com/kokosmakronen-german-coconut-macaroons/

https://thetoastykitchen.com/heidesand-german-browned-butter-shortbread-cookies/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g34127696/christmas-cookie-recipes/ (101 cookie recipes)

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a34147244/sugar-cookie-stars-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37810333/chocolate-crinkle-cookies-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a86184/how-to-make-simple-chocolate-truffles/

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pepperidge-Farm-Pirouette-Cookies-Chocolate-Fudge-Cr-me-Filled-Wafers-13-5-oz-Tin/10419047 (not a recipe)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GHIRARDELLI-Peppermint-Bark-Chocolate-Squares-7-9-oz-Bag/46089049 (not a recipe)

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11909/chocolate-candy-cane-cookies/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g34522873/how-to-decorate-christmas-cookies/ (30)

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a45963670/eggnog-cut-out-cookies-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a34150898/peppermint-meringues-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a45963205/easy-cookie-icing-recipe/

https://iambaker.net/sugar-cookie-christmas-wreath/

https://iambaker.net/christmas-cookies-cookie-recipe/

https://iambaker.net/sugar-cookie-fudge/

https://iambaker.net/sugar-cookie-frosting-recipe/

https://iambaker.net/sugar-cookie-decorating-101/

https://iambaker.net/eggnog-fudge/

https://iambaker.net/blender-eggnog/

https://iambaker.net/rumchata-eggnog/

https://iambaker.net/eggnog/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a45248853/eggnog-ice-cream-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g41576400/eggnog-recipes/ (20)

https://grandbaby-cakes.com/eggy-eggnog-french-toast/

https://iambaker.net/fried-ice-cream/

https://iambaker.net/angel-food-cake-with-roasted-strawberry-sauce/

https://iambaker.net/homemade-marshmallow-fluff/

https://iambaker.net/almond-paste/

https://iambaker.net/lemon-meringue-pie/

https://iambaker.net/christmas-cookies-recipes/ (40)

https://iambaker.net/spritz-cookie-recipe/

https://www.amazon.com/Cookie-Spritz-Stainless-Biscuit-Decoration/dp/B0CKGW4BS5 (cookie press)

https://iambaker.net/butter-cookies/

https://iambaker.net/guide-to-freezing-baking-and-storing-cookies/

https://iambaker.net/shortbread-cookies/

https://iambaker.net/buttercream-frosting/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37825508/chocolate-cake-mix-cookies-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g34150515/christmas-dessert-recipes/ (85)

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a42027300/crock-pot-hot-chocolate-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a80910/4-ways-to-make-whipped-cream/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a41534479/peppermint-chocolate-sheet-cake-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a40809835/chocolate-trifle-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a41534728/peppermint-brownies-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a41534277/peppermint-bark-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37810199/white-hot-chocolate-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a10450/delicious-hot-chocolate/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11914/cinammon-rolls/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a33943671/yule-log-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g34521966/christmas-cake-recipes-ideas/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a41805184/homemade-marshmallows-recipe/