Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even further back.

What began as evergreen worship in pre-Christian cultures evolved through German traditions, British royal influence, and ...

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, nobody knows your origin. It's true — historians don't agree on where people started celebrating Christmas with a decorated fir tree, and who did it first. The ...

"Twas the Night Before Christmas" is an iconic piece of poetry by today's standards, with its description of jolly old St. Nick and his eight reindeer helping create the modern depiction of Santa ...

For many, Christmas is not complete without a big, gaudy Christmas tree. And oftentimes, decorating the Christmas tree is a fun family tradition. But where did this classic tradition of Christmas ...

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was first displayed in New York City in 1931. See how the evergreens have transformed over the years and which traditions have stood the test of time.

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday ...

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by Christian and secular people across the globe who gather with families, ...

Christmas in the Martin household is a special event each year. Mary Martin and her family like to go all out when it comes ...

In 1861, the year the Civil War started, Mary Mateer became the first United States postmistress in St. Clair. In 1923, Anne ...

“Tradition recommends the Twelfth Night as the exact date to get the boxes down from the loft and pack away your tree and ...