No matter their own traditions, every member of society is expected to abet the ruse in public, lest children who celebrate ...

For years, Snopes has covered the origins and myths attached to classic holiday songs such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas" ...

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Children (and adults) can write letters to Santa Claus through the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa program, which ...

It’s quite normal to see the phrase “Xmas” on signs and cards around the festive season. In fact, it’s become so common that some people are using it instead of the full word, Christmas. But despite ...

King Charles leaves door open for Prince Harry this Christmas despite ongoing tensions. Royal experts weigh in on a potential reconciliation during the holidays.

Some social media users in the Netherlands said they couldn't stomach it, so McDonald's has withdrawn an advertisement generated entirely by artificial intelligence. Entitled “the most terrible time ...

The first day of winter in 2025 comes before Christmas. Christmas Day 2025 falls on a Thursday and is a federal holiday, while Christmas Eve is not. The 2026 Lunar New Year is on Feb. 17, and the ...

Nothing says “the holidays are here” quite like dragging a glitter-covered tree into the living room. And while many dogs react to the sight of a Christmas tree with complete chaos, one Beagle ...

The feeling of magic around Christmas is somethng many of us remember from childhood, and spend the rest of our lives trying to recreate.Warm childhood memories abound of writing letters to Santa ...

WASHINGTON. NEW THIS MORNING AS PACKAGE DELIVERIES RAMP UP AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS, THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS WARNING PEOPLE OF SCAMS TARGETING ONLINE SHOPPERS. OFFICIALS SAY BE AWARE OF ...