More than 2,000 years after the birth of Jesus, the history of quintessentially Christmas traditions and holiday items can be traced back to pre-Christian practices and culture, also referred to ...

Despite Christian reinterpretations, many similarities between Christmas and pagan traditions persist. Below are a few. – Timing. Christmas coincides with the solstice and related pagan festivals.

Evangelical tradition has built a public identity around being pro-family and pro-children, and many adherents are inclined to see I.V.F. positively because it creates more children.

People around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Here’s why—and the history of its iconic symbols from Christmas trees to Santa Claus.

While some of the traditions of Advent are seen leading up to the Christmas holiday, Advent itself is associated with Western Christianity — Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, Lutherans ...

In the Christian church calendar, Advent is a period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and a preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.

Khoury, the company’s artistic director, said they had been thinking about telling the Muslim and Christian stories of Jesus’ birth and life alongside each other for several years.

In the Christian church calendar, Advent is a period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and a preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.