From setting out cookies and milk for Santa Claus to wearing ugly Christmas sweaters, Americans have many holiday traditions. One evolving holiday tradition, which dates back nearly 140 years, is ...
When you think of Christmas, most think of Santa Claus. Although the legendary character Santa is part of Christmas, it hasn’t always been like that. In fact, Santa Claus is the product of the merging ...
There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees. But, sometimes, the holiday season calls for simple, old-fashioned decorating. Think ...
Christmas stockings are a cherished tradition. They're hung on fireplace mantles, stair banisters or the foot of the bed. Some are handmade, store-bought or treasured heirlooms. Stream the Chicago ...
While the Christmas card may have seemed like an entirely new invention to Victorian senders and receivers, the first Christmas card’s design was actually influenced by other, older British holiday ...
For me, Christmas is always about indulging, with a slap-up dinner at the heart of things. When most people think Christmas dinner, they think turkey, roast potatoes, Brussel sprouts, parsnips, pigs ...
Presidents past and present have displayed breathtaking Christmas trees at the White House. Former President Benjamin Harrison is credited by the White House Historical Association as the first to ...
During the Christmas season, the candy cane industry sees an enormous spike in sales. In 2023, confectionery sales during the holiday season reached close to $7 billion, Carly Schildhaus, director of ...