But how many of our Christmas traditions have nothing to do with Jesus’s birth? And was Jesus actually born in December? Here’s a quick breakdown of the origin of Christmas, when it’s ...

Have you ever wondered where Christmas gets its name? Or the story behind the red-nosed reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh? From the origins of Christmas carols to romantic mistletoe kisses ...

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They decorated it with toys, candy, popcorn, and cakes. Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees took off. It became a tradition throughout England and North America. Now, they can be ...

Who invented Christmas? Historian Lucy Worsley traces the roots of Christmas by exploring the Anglo-Saxon tradition, wassailing where people sing to the apple trees to celebrate the winter solstice.

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

It's hard to imagine now, but at the beginning of the 19th century Christmas was hardly celebrated. Many businesses did not even consider it a holiday. However by the end of the century it had ...