For many people, Christmas is a time for decorating trees, hanging up wreaths and kissing under the mistletoe. But have you ever wondered where these botanical traditions come from? 'Tis the season ...

“We hadn’t quite gotten to electrified bulbs for Christmas trees, although it’s coming really soon to Grand Island,” said Kay Cynova, Stuhr Museum historian. Instead, pioneers celebrated ...

Visitors can go on a guided tour as well as visit the official "A Christmas Story" Museum, which features costumes, props and lots of movie memorabilia. There's even a gift shop if you want to ...

TOP LEFT: Colorful decorations fill the pantry at the Arms Family Museum for Memories of Christmas Past. LEFT: Seasonal decor surrounds a hearth at the Arms Family Museum in Youngstown.

There will also be a gift shop in the museum. The National Christmas Center collection has thousands of pieces of memorabilia including a section made to look like a early 19th-century sweet shop.