For decades people have debated whether Christmas is primarily about Santa Claus or Baby Jesus. Since our contemporary society is steeped in secularism and commerce, Santa seems to occupy center stage ...

Between Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6 and Mardi Gras — celebrated this year on Feb. 17 — bakeries in New Orleans churn out ...

Nativity scenes around the world have added a new accessory this Christmas season: the keffiyeh. In a controversial take on the classic holiday display, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus’s ...

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban church says a fire that broke out near the holidays destroyed its Nativity scene, but one figurine was left intact: baby Jesus. When parishioners at Saint Luke ...

Many kids are excited about seeing Santa Claus during the Christmas season — while others become overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of “The Elf on the Shelf.” For two-year-old Emilia Wadgymar, ...