Christmas Day, December 25, has been a federal holiday in the U.S. since 1870. Christmas marks the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ, and modern celebrations include religious observances, gift ...

Christmas is this week, and whether you are looking to do some last-minute shopping or grab a quick bite to eat, consumers will have plenty of options on Christmas Eve. Here's everything you need to ...

What is the meaning of Christmas? Celebrating the birth of Jesus? Exchanging presents? Feasting with family and friends? Enjoying the festive atmosphere? Decorating and baking? Performing acts of ...

(AP) - From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours. But ...

December 24 feels like a holiday to many, with its half-empty offices and the rush of a last-minute shopping crowd. Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day.

What to buy, what to serve, which events to attend — December is typically full of decisions. Here's one more for you to contemplate: What are you going to do with your Christmas tree? According to ...

Christmas Eve is Wednesday, Dec. 24, a day when people will discover they need one more gift or an ingredient for a favorite family recipe. And with that task, people may not be sure if they can go to ...

Christmas is a time to get together with loved ones and get cozy with a cup of hot chocolate. In addition to listening to Christmas music and baking holiday cookies, families can gather around the TV ...