Interfaith families find meaning in 'Chrismukkah'
This year the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. Here's how some interfaith families are preparing to celebrate both holidays.
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Churches are making room for grief and loss at Christmas
More and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.
Winston-Salem church looks to buy and forgive $2M in medical debt
The church has forgiven more than $18 million in medical debt for families since first launching its relief initiative in 2022.
How to give your Christmas tree new life or kick it to the curb
Christmas has come and gone but your tree is probably still up. Here are some tips to dispose of your tree or give it new life.
Breaking with tradition, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 this year
In a stark rebuke of Russia, Ukraine joins the West in celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 instead of Jan. 6-7 as it traditionally has done.
You've heard of Santa, maybe even Krampus, but what about the child-eating Yule Cat?
The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.
Milwaukee's 'Candy Cane Lane' shines bright through the holidays
For nearly 40 years, residents of a neighborhood in a Milwaukee suburb have gone wild with their Christmas decorations. And it's a long-standing tradition to take a drive through "Candy Cane Lane."
There's no Christmas in Bethlehem this year. With war in Gaza, festivities are off
In a city synonymous with the birth of Jesus, Christmas is typically a time when Bethlehem is full of visitors. But with war raging, the city's Christian leaders have canceled public celebrations.
Unique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus feats
Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.
'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' goes to No. 1 — after 65 years
Move over, Mariah Carey: Brenda Lee's reliable holiday hit, first released during the Eisenhower administration, is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 — for the first time ever.