But why are these confectionery canes Christmas symbols? Here’s a bit of Christmas trivia you probably didn’t know: Legend has it they were first invented by a choir master to keep choir boys occupied ...

When it comes to the holidays, there are certain Christmas symbols that pop up over and over again, like stars, bells, mistletoe, Christmas trees and more. Even if we decorate without much thought ...

The stories behind simple Christmas symbols are anything but. Consider the candy cane. Its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or they're a 19th-century ...

Through the ages, mankind has observed numerous different folk traditions and symbols for the Yuletide season. Many are still ...

Three Christmas “fun facts” related to Oklahoma. . “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” The popular Christmas song “Have ...

By now, most Christian families have not only torn the paper off their Christmas gifts, but also taken advantage of the low prices of those same items at the after-Christmas sales. But alongside the ...

(RNS) When is a candy cane not just a candy cane? For some people, its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or maybe just a 19th-century candy-maker's twist intended ...

I have a question about holiday decorations and symbols of the season. It’' a question that's bothered me for many years and the lack of suitable answers leads me to one inescapable conclusion.

There'll be a blue Christmas in Lakerdom, where LeBron James and Kobe Bryant were to face off in the marquee matchup of the NBA’s five-game bill. Instead, it will be Nick Young vs. Bron with Bryant ...