Q: Where does the "Christmas Pickle" tradition come from? 

Genealogy Question of the Day

Q: Where does the "Christmas Pickle" tradition come from? 

Online Course: Get Started in Genealogy

Start your genealogy journey on the right foot with this week-long online workshop. You'll learn the tricks and tools to produce quality, accurate research and avoid the rookie mistakes and common roadblocks that plague many family historians.

Old Christmas Photos: Best of Photo Detective

Do you have old Christmas photos in your collection? Here's how to look deeper and catch genealogical clues.

Genealogy Tech Tools E-book

Master the latest digital tools and strategies! This e-book will help you find and use the hottest genealogy tech. It features 13 articles that cover topics like genealogy gadgets, online research tips, efficient search strategies, backing up crucial data, and much more!

Premium: How to Find Your Norwegian Ancestors

Begin your research with this guide to identifying ancestors from Norway, studying Norwegian geography, and finding key Norwegian genealogy records.

From the Archives: Overcoming Challenges in African American Genealogy Research

In this episode from our podcast archives, Family Tree University instructor Shamele Jordon joins us to discuss challenges in African American genealogy research and how family historians can overcome them. Plus we explore websites for French genealogy records, newspaper research and a new online storytelling tool.