In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa Claus. Even the "comfort and joy" heralded is more about general feelings of ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Christmas is the most magical time of the year, fondly looked forward ...

Americans love Christmas. Even in the middle of a global pandemic, political turmoil and economic uncertainty, our collective devotion to the holiday hasn’t budged. A recent LifeWay study found that ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Christmas is believed to have first been celebrated in 336 AD by the ...

A couple of Christmas observations: REAL JESUS – I think the nativity set’s stable that my mother put out every December for decades was made of sturdy cardboard, and the animals, shepherds, Wise Men, ...

Growing up in rural Louisiana, I always found the Christmas season to be a joyous time of the year. A time when we forget about the weight of our problems. It is a time of hope, peace, joy and love.

A few people gather outside St. Peter's Square during the Christmas Eve Mass celebrated by Pope Francis at the Vatican December. 24. The Mass was not open to the general public and began at 7:30 p.m.

DRUGS ARE FACTORS IN THE CRASH. FOR MANY, TODAY IS ABOUT CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST AND THE RENEWED JOURNEY OF THEIR FAITH. HUNDREDS OF SACRAMENTO CATHOLICS WORSHIP AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE ...

Christians around the world celebrate Dec. 25 as the birth of Jesus. But as many gather to exchange gifts, sing carols and marvel at Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the story behind Jesus' ...