Whether you celebrate with a real tree, a fake tree or no tree at all, have you ever wondered where and when the tradition of trimming the tree began? Many Christmas traditions are older than the ...

To some people, Christmastime is nothing more than a season of generosity, joy, dressing up evergreen trees, waiting for Santa Claus and buying gifts for your loved ones. To others, Christmastime is ...

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

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Christmas Day has finally arrived, and over two billion people around the world will be celebrating. Traditionally, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, ...

Fascinating facts about Christmas, from its origins to its economic impact in 2024. Learn about the history, and significance of this popular Christian holiday.

It’s a familiar sight in San Luis Obispo during the holiday season: a glowing Christmas tree composed of lights on the top of a local mountain. Perched at the peak of Cerro San Luis, the sparkling ...

Christmas trees—and conifers in general—have made some surprising cameos throughout U.S. history, author Trent Preszler reveals in his book Evergreen ’Tis the season for conifers—whether they are ...

RIDGEWOOD — It was a nostalgic night for the residents of Cedar Avenue as the village lit its 40th annual Christmas tree on Dec. 5. The donated 54-foot tree that was lit during the ceremony had stood ...

The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity. Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the ...