When friends and family gathered together to celebrate the holiday season, a chicken was there.

Read the light-hearted stories of how our most beloved Christmas customs got their start. From fruitcake’s rise to infamy, to the origins of some of our most cherished Christmas carols, these tales bring out the holiday spirit in everyone, young and old.

Through the course of twenty-five holiday short stories, these humorous tales of cherished traditions are sure to make you smile, and maybe even inspire you to start something new!

• The Origins of Christmas Caroling    

• The First Christmas Tree Lot  

• An Ugly Sweater Contest

• A White Elephant Gift Exchange    

• Pictures with Santa Claus    

• The History of Candy Canes

•  A Family Cookie Exchange    

•  And more!