It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults ...

Hiding pickles? Lords of mischief? Stacker compiled a list of 10 Christmas traditions that are no longer widely observed ...

DISCHARGE/ADMISSION: Ray Schumacher of Toluca was wished the very best when he discharged on the 24th, just in time to spend ...

In what can be described as a historic literary crossover, the Gospel writers Matthew and Luke have finally addressed their ...

There are numerous Christmas Eve traditions families around the world ... Contrary to what many believe, the term “XMas” is a Christian innovation meant to preserve Christ as the center ...

Christmas is also a significant commercial event, with many people exchanging gifts and participating in holiday shopping.

Hanukkah, which commemorates a Jewish military victory in Jerusalem some 2,200 years ago, usually falls in December, and ...

On Saturday, visitors to Hocking Hills State Park were treated to a special lecture about the history and origins of the ...

Hanukkah begins on Christmas this year, marking a rare coincidence of the Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur according to different calendars. The alignment invites reflection on how two tradi ...

The 12th day after Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, but was known in Ireland as ...