Aside from Easter, Christmas is perhaps Christianity’s most sacred date. As a celebration of Christ’s birth, the holiday is ...

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...

The festive season is upon us once again, but have you ever wondered what Santa Claus has been up to for the 364 days leading to the one day we all celebrate?

Here’s the origin of Christmas as we know it, when it’s estimated Jesus might have been born and when Christians started ...

Christmas is one of the most celebrated occasions worldwide, and also has a long-running, complex history. What is Christmas?

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 ...

English Heritage has admitted it got it wrong when it shared false claims that the date of Christmas is derived from a pagan ...

What if the way you celebrate Christmas Eve could tell a story thousands of years old, woven from ancient customs, religious symbolism, and cultural exchanges ...

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday ...

Poet Javed Akhtar claimed that Christmas was moved from spring to December to coincide with a popular pagan festival to ease religious transition in ancient Rome. History, however, shows that December ...

More importantly, December 25 was a pagan holiday, and many believe that the Church adopted this day to celebrate Christmas ...

Fascinating facts about Christmas, from its origins to its economic impact in 2024. Learn about the history, and significance ...