Christmas is the most celebrated of Christian holidays, commemorating what the faithful believe was the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God. But many of the season's most enduring symbols ...

E ven before the rise of Santa Claus, indoor trees, and 24-hour holiday radio, Christmas was a cause for celebration. The ...

Christmas in the U.S. is a vibrant tapestry of traditions, but some have faded into the past. Discover the fascinating ...

Dancing around a blazing fire with garlands of wildflowers in their hair, members of Lithuania's Romuva neo-pagan community mark the summer solstice, as the Baltic state undergoes a revival of its pre ...

As millions around the world make merry during Christmas, few know that they will be celebrating an event deeply steeped in paganism. While December 25 is a day set aside to celebrate the day Jesus is ...

This is in response to the letter from Susan Homza, who claims that celebrating Christmas is akin to worshipping Jesus. To claim this is to imply that Christmas is a biblical holiday, and that Jesus ...

Should religious folks celebrate Halloween? In answering this question I have a duty to my readers and a duty to my grandchildren, Zeke and Daisy. Spoiler alert: Zeke and Daisy are going to win. First ...

Only once, and only in the King James Version of the Bible, is the Greek word "Pascha" translated as Easter in (Acts 12:4). All other current versions properly translate "Pascha" as "Passover." Easter ...