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 ...

(WKRC) - The annual debate over when to take down a Christmas tree is nearly as spirited as the argument over when to put it up, but Christian tradition offers a clear answer. While some people haul ...

(RNS) — During the holiday season, Britt Hartley, a former Mormon turned atheist spiritual guide, urges nonbelievers to see religious traditions as a “box of heirlooms” and decide what’s worth keeping ...

Holiday traditions look innocent at first glance, yet many have tangled histories tucked behind the glitter. Some symbols sparked arguments, others raised suspicions, and a few even survived bans. So ...

Last week I was listening to a Christian radio program when the host of the show asked the radio audience, “Is your Christmas tree still up?” He and his co-host ...

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate during the Christmas season. Loved ones gather near and far to spend time together, doing fun Christmas activities and celebrating peace, love, and good will ...

My Christmas tree has been up for a while—since before Halloween, in fact. Many people have strong feelings about that, not least church people with a healthy respect for the liturgical calendar.