Articles Containing Tag: Christmas

Today, Christmas is considered a Christian holiday. It’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, many of the traditions came from long before. So where did we get them, and why do we continue them today? What we… Read More

‘Twas the night before Christmas and around the world, people are doing strange and unusual things. While Americans might be having a party with friends or setting out the milk and cookies for Santa quirky Christmas Eve activities are taking… Read More

In some parts of the world, December 26 is known as Boxing Day. It might seem like a strange name for the day after Christmas, but it is still part of the calendar in Great Britain and many countries that… Read More

Christmas wasn’t always the merry holiday we know today. Many Christians refused to celebrate or honor it, as the date was associated with the Pagan winter solstice. For others, Christmas was a time for solemn prayer. So, what happened to… Read More

Ah, Christmas, a magical time for family, tradition, and celebration. What comes to your mind when you think about Christmas? Of course, many children would first think of Santa Claus, receiving gifts, and lots of sweet treats. Though, for many,… Read More

Christmas is an old and a young holiday. Christians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago, but many of the traditions we know today are only about 100 years old. For centuries, Christmas was only a… Read More

The COVID pandemic hit the country hard. Businesses have shut down, and people have lost their jobs or been forced to attend school from home. Now that Christmas is here, churches across the nation are trying to find a way… Read More

It may come as a surprise that one of the most delightful Christmas traditions is surrounded by mystery. The poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas has been read to children across the world on Christmas Eve for more than a… Read More

Last year at Christmas time, the U.S. had 1.3 million troops on active duty, with more than 450,000 stationed overseas in not-so-glamorous travel destinations. The United States has 800 military bases in more than 70 countries; in contrast, Britain, France,… Read More