1.Christmas ornaments as we know them are believed to stem from the Pagan tradition of "witch balls" or "yule balls." Dating back to 17th century England, the ornaments were shiny and filled with ...

Are the lyrics to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" stuck in your head? Same. As soon as you hear the jingling of the bells and the iconic whistle tones of the pop star's 1994 Christmas ...

Christmas is a wonderful season, filled with happiness, laughter, and the cosiness of loved ones. Learning the stories, customs, and meaning of this beautiful holiday is just as important as ...

We are only a couple days away from Christmas Day. If you still need help getting into the Christmas spirit, there are some fascinating facts about Christmas that will add another layer to your ...

If you're lucky, you could receive a Christmas cactus as a gift this holiday season. This common house plant blooms during the Christmas season, but its long green arms are attractive throughout the ...

Millions of Americans are getting prepared to celebrate Christmas this year. Presents will be exchanged, carols sung and homes decorated. Few may know of the first Christmas celebration or how many ...

Brian Earl, the man behind the 'Christmas Past' podcast and 2022 book of the same name, shares his wisdom about the holiday and its traditions Kate Hogan was Director of Digital Specials and Features ...

The halls have been decked, evergreen trees glitter with ornaments and lights, and the stockings hung with care. This time of year, candy canes are the sweets du jour, and Santa hats are in fashion.

There's something about the movie Elf that just ticks all the boxes. It's a funny Christmas movie that'll make you laugh alongside your whole family, it has inspired hilarious Christmas memories for ...