Christmas
Tis the season… to learn all about Christmas traditions, build your gift list and pick up free printable sheet music for your favorite Christmas songs!
Parson Brown? Yuletide? Do you have a clue what the lyrics of Christmas carols are talking about?
The legendary jolly figure isn't exactly the same across cultures. In China, Santa totally plays the saxophone.
Throughout the world, Christmas celebrations reflect local culture and traditions, and they all share in the wonder of the season. Learn more about the various Christmas traditions you'll find in countries around the world.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City may be an iconic symbol of the holidays, but how well do you know this tree-dition?
Ridiculous History: When the Puritans Said 'Bah Humbug' to Christmas in America
Forget caroling, feasting and having any sort of fun at all on "Foolstide," the catchy but hateful nickname some Puritans gave Christmas in the New World.
Writer Robert Lamb wonders if the unblinking, judging eye of elfin surveillance is such a great idea.
Get your ugly holiday sweater fill in one go with these nine horrid knits.
Experts and parents are divided on whether to encourage children's belief in Santa Claus.
You thought your drunk uncle was the worst part about Christmas? These tragedies, large and small, should put things in perspective.
Make the set up and break down of Christmas decorations a breeze with these simple tips.
Can't say "Xmas"? Sure, you can! Despite Christmas' popularity among Christians and non-Christians alike, little-known facts like this -- and even outright myths -- abound. Here are 10 enduring myths about the holiday, exposed at last.
For many children, the holidays summon visions of sugarplums and fanatical devotion to a magical old man with a sack of gifts. But there's a dark side to yuletide traditions. Welcome to the domain of Krampus!
Is decorating a Christmas tree part of your annual holiday traditions?
The holidays are all about spending time with family: sharing meals, sharing moments and even sharing bedrooms in some dire cases. Who knew your holiday survival guide was in your favorite movie? Take some tips from Snoopy and Ralphie.
House guests are basically at your mercy. You call the shots when it comes to the menu, planned activities and even the ambient temperature. Their smiles say "I'm having fun," but their eyes are pleading for some quiet time.
We know it's close to Christmas when we hear the jingling sound -- of cash registers that is. Before you make your holiday purchases, check out our list of store secrets that can make your shopping experience easier.
Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Get in the spirit with these pictures of holiday baked goods, singing songs by the warm fire, giving and receiving of presents and more.
You can stick to a budget without skimping on Christmas decorations. Here are five ways to trim your costs while keeping the holiday trim intact.
Avoid the holiday shopping rush with these tips for starting your shopping early -- preferably before Black Friday.
Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list with these sure-fire holiday gift ideas.
It can be tempting to partake in the food orgy of the winter holidays, but try these six tips to help you have a healthy holiday season.
These tips might help ease the tension, save money and help you stay sane this holiday season.
Time is a precious commodity around the holidays, but while you're making your lists and checking them twice, don't forget that you're doing more than shopping, decorating, wrapping and cooking. You're also helping make memories for your family.
Much like a Christmas tree, a jolly Santa Claus and a sprig of mistletoe, the tradition of hanging up stockings signals to people across the country and around the world that the Christmas season has arrived. So, what's popular to stuff in them?
How to Write a Holiday Newsletter (That Won't Make Your Friends and Family Gag)
Time for family visits, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and that other holiday tradition -- receiving a glut of boring, boastful newsletters from distant friends, co-workers and long-lost family. So, make yours stand out from the pack.
