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

Pre-Christian Claims Some sources claim the Christmas tree has its origins in pre-Christian traditions and generally offer a few winter solstice celebrations that share things with modern Christmas.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For some faiths Dec. 24 marks the religious Feast Day of Adam and Eve. This being a gardening piece, rather than a religious one, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you celebrate with a real tree, a fake tree or no tree at all, have you ever wondered where and when the tradition of ...

KSNF/KODE — Each year, you decorate a gorgeous evergreen with lights, Christmas ornaments, ribbon, tinsel, and other items that bring on the holiday spirit. But have you ever stopped to wonder why you ...

The holiday season is here, which means Christmas tree time for many U.S. families. The Christmas tree tradition is quite ancient, actually outdating Christianity and the yearly holiday itself.