Elf on the Shelf, meet the Mensch on the Bench. As the two holidays converge, test your knowledge of Christmas and Hanukkah ...

Experience a charming Norwegian Christmas at Gamlebyen Hotell Fredrikstad (1835) in historic Old Town Fredrikstad, Norway.

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We embrace old-fashioned holiday flavors by making eggnog or gingerbread people, so why not give some lesser ... Christians ...

In 1846, Queen Victoria and German Prince Albert were sketched in the Illustrated London News standing around a Christmas ...

Uncover the meanings of Christmas icons like stars, stockings, trees, and mistletoe. Explore their traditions and origins.

Lucia Day for some diehard Scandinavians like myself, who wish to commemorate the virgin Christian martyr Lucia of Syracuse, ...

Bells in both pagan and Christian traditions supposedly ward off evil ... and it was then developed into different versions of a spicy baked good called gingerbread. According to legend, Queen ...

It was way back in the second century that Christian hymns started becoming more popular than pagan songs, which had ...

From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, ...

The origins of Christmas cookies can be traced back to medieval Europe, where they were often associated with pagan festivals ... known Christmas cookies is the gingerbread man, which is believed ...