Millions of Americans are getting prepared to celebrate Christmas this year. Presents will be exchanged, carols sung and homes decorated. Few may know of the first Christmas celebration or how many ...

Christmas is finally here, so after you’ve unwrapped your presents and finished off Santa’s leftover milk and cookies, take a few minutes to learn more about the holiday that’s like no other. >> The ...

1.Christmas ornaments as we know them are believed to stem from the Pagan tradition of "witch balls" or "yule balls." Dating back to 17th century England, the ornaments were shiny and filled with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shiny, colorful tinsel is undoubtedly one of the quintessential Christmas decorations, but it wasn't ...

Are the lyrics to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" stuck in your head? Same. As soon as you hear the jingling of the bells and the iconic whistle tones of the pop star's 1994 Christmas ...

If you're lucky, you could receive a Christmas cactus as a gift this holiday season. This common house plant blooms during the Christmas season, but its long green arms are attractive throughout the ...

Kids love learning silly, surprising, and magical tidbits about the holidays—and Christmas is full of them! Fun facts about Christmas are perfect for trivia games, long holiday car rides, classroom ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Santa Claus has an official mailing address. Yes, Santa actually has an official address: "Santa Claus, ...

The halls have been decked, evergreen trees glitter with ornaments and lights, and the stockings hung with care. This time of year, candy canes are the sweets du jour, and Santa hats are in fashion.

Everyone’s favorite Christmas flower has an interesting history. Read up to learn interesting and fun poinsettia facts. Those ...