Forget the fruitcake: Candy canes are a much more popular, and yummier, holiday treat. But why are these confectionery canes Christmas symbols? Here’s a bit of Christmas trivia you probably didn’t ...

According to Alexander Pope, “Hope springs eternal,” but that spring often gets plugged at this time of year. In ancient times, enemy combatants would use stones to stop up the wells and springs of a ...

Wherever I have gone these past couple of weeks I have seen that familiar sight of this time of year, persons selecting a Christmas tree . I have watched the eager faces of children helping Mom and ...

Maybe you've received the e-mail about the Indiana candy maker who created the candy cane and infused it with Christian symbolism. According to the e-mail, he starts with a stick of pure white, hard ...

If you decorate a tree and hang stockings every year just because that's what everyone does, listen up: We did our research to find out the not-so-widely-talked-about reasons behind these traditions.

In the blur that is Christmas preparation, we rarely have time to catch a breath — much less notice all of the symbolism that is around us. But whether hanging a wreath on the front door, trimming a ...

From seasonal greeting cards to festive decorations and wrapping paper, robins are a quintessential Christmas motif. But have you ever wondered how these cheerful little birds became such beloved ...