Christmas
The Magi (often translated as “wise men” or “kings” in later traditions) appear exclusively in the Gospel...
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is an English Christmas carol and nursery rhyme that dates back to...
One of the most iconic symbols of the Christmas season is the nativity scene (also known as...
The earliest documented reference to December 25 as Jesus’ birthday appears in a mid-fourth-century Roman almanac known...
Father Joseph Mohr had an emergency on his hands. He was a young priest in a newly...
Coquito is a favorite from Puerto Rico. This eggnog-like drink, prepared with coconut milk, is traditionally served...
The question of whether the Nativity of Jesus is fact or fiction is a subject of significant...
The tradition of the Christmas tree as we know it today—bringing an evergreen tree indoors and decorating...
In the 1965 television special A Charlie Brown Christmas, Linus Van Pelt delivers a memorable monologue that explains...
The claim that Christmas is a pagan holiday is a subject of ongoing debate, with arguments on...
A popular Advent practice is to read through the Gospel of Luke during the Christmas season, as...
Kwanzaa, is an annual holiday affirming African family and social values that is celebrated primarily in the...
“Fear not”, Linus drops his blanket. His blanket, his comfort and security. He is unafraid in the...