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 beloved holiday celebrated worldwide, marked by joyous traditions, festive decorations, and heartwarming stories. Central to this holiday are three significant figures: Jesus Christ, ...

In just a matter of days, Santa will begin his quick circumnavigation of the world, dispensing presents as he goes. It’s an odd job and one wonders how he came to it. The answer is a complicated ...

It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults suppressed by Roman authorities. The story goes that, after Christianity became ...