There's more to Christmas music than Mariah and Bing
DJ Robert Drake of WXPN walks us through the strange and wonderful world of Christmas music.
Christmas Eve
The Pope condemned the human 'hunger for wealth and power' at a Christmas Eve Mass
Recalling Jesus' birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those "ravenous" for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism.
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as Italy sets pandemic record of new cases
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter's Basilica, going ahead with the service despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
Once again, COVID means scaled-back Christmas celebrations around the world
From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas Eve for a second year, forcing churches to cancel or scale back services and disrupting travel plans.
A complete guide to what is — and isn't — open this Christmas Eve (and Day)
Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed this Christmas Day. A few, however, will stay open for customers.
Opinion: T'was The Night Before Christmas in 2020
With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, NPR's Scott Simon updates "A Visit from St. Nicholas" for 2020.
Advent Calendars Now Offer Treats For Grown-Ups
Food and beverage companies are trying to boost their holiday sales by tempting adults to buy versions of the Advent calendar that carry boozy, meaty and salty Christmastime treats.
On Christmas Eve, Pass The Pierogi And The Memories
Sometimes it takes years to get a family recipe right. And in the meantime, new holiday traditions emerge, like arguing over how to seal "Grandmom's" Slovakian pierogi perfectly.
VIDEO: Wrap Up These Tamales For A Christmas Eve Feast
Tamales are a Christmas Eve tradition for many Latinos. But they're also labor intensive and daunting for the newbie. Never fear: Mexican chef Pati Jinich shows us how to master this holiday favorite.
In Slovakia, Christmas Dinner Starts In The Bathtub
Christmas carp is a holiday mainstay in many central European nations. Traditionally, it swims in the family tub for a day or two, sometimes becoming a sort of pet before it ends up on the plate.