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A brief history of Christmas, and why it's celebrated on Dec. 25
With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday started.
If you look into the history of practically anything, it's complex. The early Christians celebrated the incarnation of God, from the annunciation to his resurrection, on a variety of feast days. They also celebrated the changes in season, along with other members of their community, on days like the spring and winter solstices.
The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.
Christmas trees—and conifers in general—have made some surprising cameos throughout U.S. history, author Trent Preszler reveals in his book Evergreen
Christmas stockings are a cherished tradition. They're hung on fireplace mantles, stair banisters or the foot of the bed. Some are handmade, store-bought or treasured heirlooms. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Regardless of where you hang ...
Christmas is one of the most celebrated occasions worldwide, and also has a long-running, complex history. What is Christmas? Christmas is a religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, a central event to Christianity,
The Dallas Cowboys made some history on Christmas Day. In the first half of the Cowboys game against the Washington Commanders, Dak Prescott found KaVontae Turpin for what went as an 86-yard touchdown.