The History of Christmas

People all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th. Trace the emergence of Christmas from Pagan festivals like the Roman Saturnalia, which celebrated the winter solstice. Learn how Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree to the English-speaking world in 1841.

WEIRD U.S. watches as NASA tracks Santa's gift-delivery mission and goes to the heartland for a Christmas dinner of fish soaked in lye - also an ingredient in rat poison! How are two hosts go coast-to-coast to visit all things wacky about Christmas!

Discover every aspect of the legend of Father Christmas. Despite the commercialization, he remains a symbol of what is worthwhile about the holiday season: generosity, kindness and good will to men.

Watch Manhattan's annual tree preparations and find out what it takes to design, assemble and install Macy's annual holiday windows. Learn how the 3,300 pound UNICEF crystal snowflake is hoisted above Fifth Avenue every year and travel across the country to visit companies whose business is Christmas!