For many families, the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings by the chimney with care (as the song goes) is one of the sweetest parts of the holidays, and it is often the last thing the childr
"Dear Santa" is the beginning of many childhood holiday wishes. Filled with tales of Santa's army of elves busy at work and the jolly man himself delivering goodies to kids all over the world, ch
He's merry. He knows if you've been good or bad. And he's a great gift-giver. So who is this jolly fellow? Santa, you say? That's correct -- for many people, anyway.
Still, the guy we know as S
Eager children all over the world wait for Santa's sleigh to streak across the sky, hoping for a peek to see what he is bringing them. Parents warn that Santa won't stop by if they are still awak
Though Christmas and Hanukkah are both celebrated around the world, there's no set menu. Though different cultures tweak recipes to make their own yummy food traditions, family tradition reigns
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, approximately 25 million to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold each year in the United States. From homes to offices to department stor
What comes to mind when you think about the North Pole? Do dreamy visions of Santa's busy, toy-building elves, singing snowmen and a red-nosed reindeer appear? How about Santa Claus prepping his
Midnight Mass is a common tradition that has been adopted by churchgoers for centuries. As with many religious traditions that originate from centuries back, it has a long history full of changes
Anyone who celebrates Christmas knows how much fun decorating a Christmas tree can be. Decorating Christmas trees is one of the most widely celebrated Christmas traditions, and there's just somet
During the holidays, a gorgeous Christmas lights display can take your breath away. Strings of tiny lights create a sense of magic and holiday joy when arranged elegantly and masterfully on an in
Where can you go to see a giant Norway spruce decked out with more than 5 miles of lights and topped with 25,000 Swarovski crystals? Where else? The heart of the Big Apple, New York City. Few Chr
For many circles of families and friends, watching holiday and Christmas episodes of their favorite shows is a tradition, often made all the better with a buffet of treats, sweets and holiday-the