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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?

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Have you ever caught yourself singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" and wondered what geese, doves and milk maids have to do with the holiday?

What Is Tai Chi?

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Tai chi is a form of soft self-defense that applies the principles of Taoism. Learn more about tai chi and how it can improve your heath.

What's a Yule Log?

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A yule log is burned because it is believed to bring good luck. Learn more about yule logs and why yule logs are associated with Christmas.

Why Do Christmas Carolers Walk Around the Neighborhood Singing?

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Christmas carolers travel around the neighborhood on foot singing Christmas songs. Learn about Christmas caroling and Christmas caroling traditions.

Why Do We Decorate With Holly at Christmas?

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Holly adorns houses all over the world during the holiday season, but why do we decorate with it? Find out why its crimson berries are so closely associated with the holidays.

Why Is Everyone Dreaming of a White Christmas?

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For some, an ideal Christmas is one where a blanket of white snow covers the ground. Irving Berlin wrote about it, and Bing Crosby crooned about it.

Why do we get presents in our stockings?

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Why do we get presents in our stockings? Learn the history and traditions behind Christmas stockings and the role of Saint Nicholas and Santa.

Why is there a controversy surrounding the word 'Xmas'?

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'Xmas' has caused controversy among Christians because they feel it takes Christ out of Christmas. Learn more about 'Xmas' and 'Xmas' controversy.

How Christmas Works

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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?

Chi Kung Exercises

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chi kung exercises, chi kung, chi, taoist, taoism

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