But why are these confectionery canes Christmas symbols? Here’s a bit of Christmas trivia you probably didn’t know: Legend has it they were first invented by a choir master to keep choir boys occupied ...

When it comes to the holidays, there are certain Christmas symbols that pop up over and over again, like stars, bells, mistletoe, Christmas trees and more. Even if we decorate without much thought ...

(RNS) When is a candy cane not just a candy cane? For some people, its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or maybe just a 19th-century candy-maker's twist intended ...

The stories behind simple Christmas symbols are anything but. Consider the candy cane. Its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or they're a 19th-century ...

From greeting cards to decorations, robins are a classic Christmas motif. But have you ever wondered how these birds became ...

’Tis the season for non-stop action. As soon as the Thanksgiving plates are cleared, it’s time to get down to the business of amping up the holiday cheer. We’re making lists, checking them twice, and ...

This is our last column before Christmas, and I wish that you will have joy on Dec. 25, whether you celebrate that day as a religious holiday or not. So many people these days get fussed up over ...

By now, most Christian families have not only torn the paper off their Christmas gifts, but also taken advantage of the low prices of those same items at the after-Christmas sales. But alongside the ...

Turkey is a country that is 99 percent Muslim. Yet, visitors to Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, could easily be convinced that Turks are preparing to celebrate Christmas. Turkey is a country that is ...

hrough the centuries, symbols have played an important part in Christianity. The best-known and most important one of these is the cross, which reminds believers of the death and resurrection of Jesus ...