Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus, and Christians around the globe have observed the day for centuries with lights, decorations and gifts. Santa made his rounds, too — in Benin, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. — and, perhaps, your home.

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by Christian and secular people across the globe.

Celebrate the spirit of the season with these short and festive messages for friends, family and everyone else in your life.

If you look into the history of practically anything, it's complex. The early Christians celebrated the incarnation of God, from the annunciation to his resurrection, on a variety of feast days. They also celebrated the changes in season, along with other members of their community, on days like the spring and winter solstices.

Many Americans may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in a winter wonderland this year. Above-average temperatures are in the weather forecast for much of the continental U.S. for Christmas week of 2024. But a few areas have a ...

Christmas is a time to gather with family, get into some cozy jammies, and curl up with a classic episode of TV. These Christmas episodes give us all the warm and fuzzy nostalgia feelings while still making us laugh (or even cry!) for the holiday season.

At some popular L.A. costume companies, nearly half of Christmas costume rentals are furry green villains. How did the Grinch steal the hearts of so many Americans?

Rain from a powerful winter storm that swept across Southern California has begun to taper off, but another storm system was on the horizon for Christmas Day with showers and possible thunderstorms. Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned of flash flooding and mudslides.