The holidays are upon us. Despite all the rushing of the season, this is a fantastic time of year to research your genealogy and family history. Surprised? Sources and records were generated based on the holidays your ancestors celebrated. Gaining an understanding of their religious and secular celebrations of holidays is important in understanding where to find holiday themed records. I should note here that while most of these records revolve around the Christmas holidays, your ancestors of a different faith would have generated similar record based on their specific religious customs. 4 Types of Holiday Genealogy Records Oral Histories – The holidays are a popular time for creating oral…