Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days after the shortest day of the year. Observed in late December, it was one of ...

Discover whether Christmas has pagan origins and its true meaning.

Nothing says “Christmas” like the sights, smells, and sounds of the season: From Christmas cookies to eggnog and mistletoe, the holidays wouldn’t be the same without them. But did you ever wonder why ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Christmas approaches, Christians across the world are preparing to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. However, ...