The history of the Christmas tree indicates that long before ... and candy canes. An angel or star might be placed at the top of the tree to represent Angel Gabriel or the Star of Bethlehem ...

Launched in the late-1840s and known as ‘Bangs of Expectation’, Tom Smith’s crackers sparked a whole new Christmas custom ... is the practice of putting a star or an angel on the top ...

Christmas traditions have a long history of religious and secular meanings. “A number of them are from the ancient times and celebrations surrounding the solstice,” says Murray. “When we ...

From setting out cookies and milk for Santa Claus to wearing ugly Christmas sweaters, Americans have many holiday traditions. One evolving holiday tradition, which dates back nearly 140 years ...