Most South Carolinians know the story of the poinsettia. When he was our country’s first ambassador to Mexico from 1825-29, ...

The streets are beginning to shine with the first hints of the Christmas season. The stars that dot the skies above ...

Having a baby during the Christmas season feels magical. My daughter was born on Christmas Day, and we decided to give her a name that reflected the season - her first name means "light," and ...

Christmas is almost here, amidst multiple crises the many parts of the world are experiencing. Apart from the traditional message of peace and harmony, this “festival of light” invites us to enlighten ...

O rchids are synonymous with luxury so what better time to bring them into your home than Christmas. Not only are they ...

Symbols of Christmas Candles – the custom of putting candles in windows is an old one, dating back to the 1500’s in Europe.

The Christmas crib is a celebration of creed, a symbol of culture, and a source of cheer. It tells the story of Christ’s birth, brings communities together, and spreads hope and joy. Let your crib ...

A Mexican legend tells of a penniless boy who presented to the Christ Child a beautiful plant with scarlet leaves that ...

Illustration: Conor McGuire As they travelled, the road became increasingly crowded with fellow pilgrims. The air was filled ...

Heat a comal, griddle, or large skillet over high heat. Heat banana leaves, as you would a tortilla, one at a time, about ...

The biblical story of Christmas is seen through the eyes of animals in The Star. Uninterested in milling ... Mary and Joseph leave Nazareth for Bethlehem, Bo and his friend Dave (Keegan-Michael ...