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Merry Christmas in the Tenements (Century Magazine, 1898) A long but fascinating look at how the holidays are celebrated in New York's poorest neighborhoods, by people from a host of different countries and cultures. Our Yuletide Evergreens (The Girl's Own Paper, 1883) The lore and history of the various greens commonly used for holiday decorating. The Humour of Christmas (The Strand, 1902) A delightful selection of Christmas cartoons from magazines of the day. Christmas in the North (Demorest, 1873) A look at holiday celebrations in Scandinavia. Children's Fancy Dress for Christmas Parties (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1883) "Fancy costumes are particularly well adapted to little folks, a fact which of late years has come to be recognized, and at many juvenile parties character costumes are de rigeur." How to Entertain at Christmas (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1881) "The house must be cheerful, the ruling power animated. It is worth while to bestow some little trouble on the decoration of the rooms. Have plenty of shining holly, and laurel too, and don't omit the mistletoe..." Children's Calico Balls (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1879) More tips on costumes and customs for children's Christmas fancy-dress balls. The Children's Christmas (Sunday Strand, 1902) A delightful look at how Christmas was portrayed by Victorian black-and-white artists, including Louis Wain and his Christmas cats. Catering for Christmas Parties (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1880) Even in 1880, one party favorite was... deviled eggs! Chats About the Calendar (The Girl's Own Paper, 1883) A brief roundup of December lore. The Mistletoe (The Home Magazine, 1898) A bit of the natural history of this intriguing plant. Fiction: "A Glut in Turkeys" (The Strand, 1903) When their Christmas turkey is stolen, what is a poor family to do? Poetry/Music King Christmas The Christmas Sleigh-Ride Holly Song A Christmas Carol