The reason that Christmas, rather than Easter, became the “cultural Christian” holiday may well be prosaic. Religion News ...

The spirit of Christmas spreads through sprouts around the world. Cities around the world manage every year to turn the festive end-of-year spotlight on one of the holidays’ most revered symbols, the ...

Popular streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music offer curated holiday playlists, while SiriusXM features dedicated holiday channels, including a new one hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Free options ...

While federal employees annually wonder whether the president will give them a full or half day off for Christmas Eve, which is not a federal holiday, there’s a possibility that they could get a bonus ...

David Pogue is a six-time Emmy winner for his stories on "CBS Sunday Morning," where he's been a correspondent since 2002. Pogue hosts the CBS News podcast "Unsung Science." He's also a New York Times ...

Many Americans may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in a winter wonderland this year. Above-average temperatures are in the weather forecast for much of the continental ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Forbes12 Best Animated Christmas Movies Or TV Specials, As Rated By Rotten TomatoesBy Tim ...

A perennial question goes through the mind of many federal employees each December: Will I get any extra time off work in connection with the Christmas holiday? Though presidents traditionally have ...

President Trump has declared that Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 will be federal holidays this year, meaning that federal departments and agencies will be closed. According to an executive order issued ...

‘Tis the season for animation! Christmas isn’t complete without a few beloved films from the genre that fill the weeks leading up to the holiday with festive cheer. The best animated Christmas movies ...

If Santa finished your last carton of milk, have no fear—there are stores open on Christmas Day In our imaginations, Christmas dinner always runs smoothly, without a hitch. But in real life, our kids ...

Christmas is mere days away, and we are fully embracing the festive spirit. So what better way to get the Christmas vibes going even more than with our ultimate Christmas quiz? Whether you're planning ...