The Magi’s visit to Jesus, the first miracle performed by Jesus and the baptism of Jesus are central to celebrations on the ...

spreading throughout Europe. However, some periods, such as Oliver Cromwell’s rule in 17th-century England, saw Christmas celebrations banned as immoral. These restrictions were lifted after his death ...

O' Christmas tree, O' Christmas tree ... Your branches might be lovely, but they can also be dangerous if you follow this ...

While most across the UK will be busy tracking Santa today, ready to wake up on December 25 to begin the celebrations and ...

Many Australians wouldn't think of eating the carp they catch, but for the Eastern European communities, the bony fish is an ...

We have snow. We have fir trees. And we have Christmas markets – which are so overwhelmingly popular that Fikardou often ends ...

Some religious and political ideologies opposed Christmas in European history, and festive traditions have proved divisive ...

Authorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed ...

A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday in what authorities believe was an attack.

Christmas isn’t just about what is on the plate but about the love and togetherness shared around it. So, for those wishing to embark on a new tradition – have the joy of a vegan feast.

Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem. They include the “putz,” a Nativity scene that tells the story of Christ’s birth with ...