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 ...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the ...

The festive season of December, marked by the celebration of Christmas, is cherished by billions of people worldwide. We ...

Constance Konold has lived in France for 50 years, half of that time in Paris, the other half in country villages bordering Normandy. But the Hoosier native continues to celebrate Christmas with ...

During the "Does God Exist" debate at New Delhi's Constitution Club last week, poet, lyricist and atheist Javed Akhtar was asked what alternatives to festivals exist in societies without belief in God ...

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? Christmas is a multifaceted occasion, ...