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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.
A thousand Santas ditch the sleigh in favor of bikes in downtown Milwaukee
For nearly two decades, thousands of Santas take over the streets of Milwaukee in what's known as the Santa Cycle Rampage — the "world's largest holiday-themed costume group bicycle ride for charity."
Inquiring minds want to know: 'How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?'
"How does he do it?" Author Mac Barnett and illustrator Jon Klassen squeeze, squash and generally put Santa through the wringer while trying to answer an age-old Christmas mystery.
First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations
This year's theme is the "magic, wonder and joy" of Christmas time through the lens of children. Throughout the White House grounds are 98 Christmas trees, almost 34,000 ornaments and 72 wreaths.