When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Anna Efetova via Getty Images It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas ...

Earlier in the week religious advocacy group the Iona Institute reported on its website (since edited) that fun- hating secularists in Brussels were, once more, trying to stop religion and ruin ...

From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, and togetherness. Its evergreen branches, twinkling lights, and carefully ...

Why, every Christmas, do so many people endure the mess of dried pine needles, the risk of a fire hazard and impossibly tangled strings of lights? Strapping a fir tree to the hood of my car and ...

Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. While Christmas is, at its core, a Christian holiday ...

Through the ages, the Royal Family has been responsible for setting many festive trends that have captured the public's imagination. The Christmas tree is one iconic tradition that reportedly found ...

Christmas, that wonderful time of year, is almost upon us. But beyond the presents, toy shows, festive music, jumpers and dinners is there more to this celebratory season than meets the eye? While the ...