Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays
NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.
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A longer Advent helps some Christians prepare for more than Christmas
Some churches are arching their backs against earlier and earlier celebrations of Christmas by extending Advent, the season that leads up to Christmas.
Girl asks police to run DNA test on Christmas cookie for evidence of Santa Claus
A young girl wrote to a Rhode Island police department asking them to run a DNA test on a cookie and carrots left for Santa Claus and his reindeer.
David Sedaris reads from 'Santaland Diaries,' a Christmastime classic
Sedaris' darkly funny account of his stint as a Macy's department store Christmas elf named Crumpet has been a hallmark of the Morning Edition airwaves for 30 holiday seasons.
Filipino workers in Dubai gather to celebrate Christmas far away from home
Filipino workers come to the United Arab Emirates seeking opportunity and to support relatives back home. Christmas isn't a UAE holiday, so many will work — but also manage to find joy and community.
For their safety, Ukrainian kids send their Christmas wish lists underground
A Kharkiv metro station became a bomb shelter as the city came under Russian attack. Now, at the holiday season, it's also a Christmas village where kids can drop off letters to Grandfather Frost.
Greensboro psychologist offers tips to reduce holiday stress
Managing the mind and body presents challenges in the season where indulgences can be part of the routine.
Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas
Not everyone has a knack for gift giving — and that's OK! Our experts share tips on what to get for 5 personality types, ranging from the practical to the sentimental to the hard to shop for.
Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now
What started as a Christmas countdown has increasingly become a retail opportunity. While Advent calendars have evolved over the centuries, they still accomplish some of their original objectives.
Greensboro's Posada Navideña doubles as an informational event
A group of Latino organizations is kicking off the holiday season by organizing a free fair for Greensboro’s community.