Christmas may be widely celebrated across the globe, but the customs, characters, and rituals tied to the holiday vary dramatically from country to country. While the U.S. has Santa, stockings, and ...

We all have our own Christmas traditions without which the holiday simply wouldn't feel complete. Maybe it's gathering ‘round the fireplace, hanging up ornaments on the tree, or tucking into the couch ...

Christmas often brings to mind twinkling lights and decorated trees, but beyond the familiar traditions are celebrations that can be surprisingly strange or wonderfully unexpected. While Santa Claus ...