With Christmas only a few weeks away, we have a feeling you'll be getting yourself and your home ready for the big day. From shopping for gifts, to decorating the tree, there's plenty to do before ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every country has its own Christmas traditions. The US is no different, and there are many American traditions that baffle the ...

“Wild Mountain Thyme” is an Irish folk song with strong roots in Scottish traditions. The Belfast-based folk musician Francis McPeake took an old Scottish song from the early 19th century, “The Braes ...

Gingerbread houses and decorated trees trace their origins to 19th-century Germany and 16th-century Latvia, respectively. Jonkonnu and Black Santa Claus highlight the cultural imprint of Black ...

Ever wonder where many of our favorite Christmas traditions come from? The Victorians are to thank for so much of the magic we associate with the season. Their creativity and love for the holidays ...

If you call him "Father Christmas" instead of Santa Claus, you just might be from the United Kingdom. Christmas in the UK differs slightly from celebrations in America and elsewhere around the world.

Christmas is filled with rituals that bring joy, create memories, and connect families across generations. From decorating the tree to singing holiday favorites, the traditions many people celebrate ...

"It's a Wonderful Life" came about when a desperate writer included the story on his Christmas cards -- and one made it to the desk of film director Frank Capra. Brian Earl always loved Christmas and ...

Each season, the celebration of Christmas has religious leaders and conservatives publicly complaining about the commercialization of the holiday and the growing lack of Christian sentiment. Many ...