From Krampus to a KFC-fueled Christmas, here's a look at some of the world's most unusual holiday traditions.

Second lady Usha Vance gives USA TODAY an exclusive look at the Christmas decor at the vice president’s residence and talks ...

Here’s a breakdown of the origin of the Christmas Tree and which culture is credited with the Christmas tree traditions we ...

Living in a culture that largely closes down each Dec. 25, many Jews have found ways of making meaning in the day – be that ...

What do you do on Dec. 25 if you don’t celebrate Christmas? For Jewish Americans, the answers range from takeout to filling a ...

The holidays became easier when my children could meaningfully participate in religious and household rituals.

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

The time before Christmas is called Advent, meaning 'coming' or 'waiting' in the language of the church. It is the first four weeks of the church year, in many ways with similarities to Ramadan before ...

The 2025 Christmas Stroll was held at locations throughout downtown, drawing residents, out-of-towners, two Santa Clauses, ...

David Jones has been accused of scrooging out on the Christmas spirit after the department store bailed on dressing its ...

Neil Sean is most often cited as a royal expert, but from time to time, he does discuss other subjects in the UK. This weekend, he took a dive into the festive season. Read on to find out how he tied ...