The exact date of Jesus's birth is unknown, though it is estimated to have been in the spring between 6 and 4 B.C. Christians began celebrating Christmas on December 25 in the 4th century, possibly to ...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the ...

Forget the fruitcake: Candy canes are a much more popular, and yummier, holiday treat. But why are these confectionery canes ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Christmas Day has finally arrived, and over two billion people around the world will be celebrating. Traditionally, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, ...

To some people, Christmastime is nothing more than a season of generosity, joy, dressing up evergreen trees, waiting for Santa Claus and buying gifts for your loved ones. To others, Christmastime is ...

For decades people have debated whether Christmas is primarily about Santa Claus or Baby Jesus. Since our contemporary society is steeped in secularism and commerce, Santa seems to occupy center stage ...

Another year is coming to a close. As we look back on 2024, what we will probably remember the most is the drought of the summer. The lack of rain affected lawns and gardens, some crops and pastures.

Tonight Santa Claus will be visiting many children and millions of people around the world will be attending churches commemorating the arrival of Baby Jesus, symbolically but with all the trapping of ...

"...With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick…" According to the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem, Santa Claus has ...