Here’s the origin of Christmas as we know it, when it’s estimated Jesus might have been born and when Christians started ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Anna Efetova via Getty Images It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas ...

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 ...

Christmas is a much-beloved holiday, celebrated by billions of people across the globe. In the U.S. alone, the Pew Center reports that nearly 96% of the population celebrates Christmas, including ...

A journey into little-known Polish Christmas and New Year rituals rooted in pre-Christian belief, rural magic, and communal performance. From ritual breads and flirtatious carols to masked processions ...