Have Yourself A Merry Online Christmas

It's undeniable. The Internet is as much a part of life at the holidays as the rest of the year. Maybe you decry that fact, but it doesn't mean that the time spent online can't be quality time. Depending on the sites you visit, the Web can actually add to your enjoyment of the holidays and even help you get into the spirit of the season.

Before you blurt out "Bah, humbug!" check out these sites:

• Christmas-Carols.net - Can't remember the lyrics to your favorite Christmas carols? Look it up at this site where you'll find the lyrics to dozens of the popular classics.
  
  
• The History of Christmas - History.com covers just about everything you ever wanted to know about the history of this traditional holiday-watch Christmas videos, discover Christmas traditions from around the world, and learn some facts about the holiday you probably didn't know.



• Santa Claus and Christmas at the North Pole - Especially if you have grandkids, you'll want to put this high on your list of holiday sites to visit. Send a letter to Santa, enjoy holiday-themed puzzles, activities and more at this terrific site.
  
  
• A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in RealAudio - thanks to the Ohio University Telecommunications Center you can sit back and listen to reading of this timeless Christmas classic online.

Got a favorite Christmas-themed site to add to the list above? Let us know!