And with festive customs ranging greatly around the globe, from making spider web decorations to eating Christmas dinner when the first star appears, there’s no shortage of inspiration.

Christmas, as celebrated today, is an amalgamation of old customs and has evolved through centuries. The traditions that we hold dear today are a rich blend of historical practices, cultural ...

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

Smoking men are an integral part of Christmas decorations far beyond the borders of the federal state and have their origins as lucky charms for miners. Credit: ullstein bild via Getty Images ...

TASS/. German customs warned it may confiscate Christmas gifts that arrive in Germany from Russia due to the need to comply with the sanctions regime. In its statement, the customs service ...