Christmas History: Christmas, celebrated on December 25, is a holiday rooted in centuries of tradition, belief, and cultural evolution. It stands as both a sacred commemoration of the birth of Jesus ...

In “Why the Nativity?,” take a detailed look at the people and events surrounding the Christmas story and why each of them was chosen for their specific purpose. This year, celebrate this special ...

Christmas Day will be Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, Dec. 24. How many days until Christmas? Is Christmas a federal holiday? Yes, Christmas is a federal holiday. It is one ...

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, nobody knows your origin. It's true — historians don't agree on where people started celebrating Christmas with a decorated fir tree, and who did it first. The ...

It's true that "Jingle Bells" songwriter James Pierpont did not have Christmas in mind when he penned the tune — which does not mention the holiday in its lyrics — in the 1850s. However, widespread ...

Jack Frost might nip at your nose. Tiny tots will find it hard to sleep on Christmas Eve. But the opening lyrics to Nat King's Cole's 1946 classic, "The Christmas Song," probably falls flat with most ...

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 ...

Look back at NBA on Christmas Day history, including top performances & record-breaking moments, before this year's 5-game slate. NBA.com Staff Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama (left) & Wolves ...

Opening presents while spending time with loved ones has been part of many families' traditions on Christmas Day for generations. So has watching basketball. While families around the world eagerly ...

Look back at some top individual performances and records from Christmas Day matchups throughout NBA history. From NBA.com Staff NBA Christmas Day facts: Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry are among six ...