Long before it became a cozy symbol of holiday warmth, burning of large wooden log during Christmastime had deep spiritual ...

A federal appeals court has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to build more than 2,500 housing units on its West Los Angeles campus. The plaintiff’s attorneys say the decision could ...

In a fascinating investigation into the Yule log, the historian developed an innovative approach to the magical dimension ...

Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even further back.

Santa is known throughout much of the world, and yet there are plenty of variations of the mythical man in various countries. These are several Santa Claus alternatives from around the world.

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

To most modern Britons the words ‘Yule Log’ probably bring to mind that masterstroke of marketing that has enabled ...

The Trump administration will resume garnishing wages from student loan borrowers in default in early 2026, the U.S. Education Department confirmed to NPR.

Today in Flashback, Brooke Testa, curatorial assistant for the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, traces the history of the ...

What if the way you celebrate Christmas Eve could tell a story thousands of years old, woven from ancient customs, religious symbolism, and cultural exchanges ...

Christmas is one of the most celebrated occasions worldwide, and also has a long-running, complex history. What is Christmas?

This tension bubbled until 1640, at which point matters came to a head. An Act of Parliament of Scotland was enacted, ...