Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to the holidays, there are certain Christmas symbols that pop up over and over again, like stars, bells, mistletoe, ...

(RNS) When is a candy cane not just a candy cane? For some people, its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or maybe just a 19th-century candy-maker's twist intended ...

The stories behind simple Christmas symbols are anything but. Consider the candy cane. Its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or they're a 19th-century ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But even with so much to do, it’s important to take a breath and give a moment or two of thought as to why we’re doing all that we ...

Symbols such as the star, the gifts of the Magi and the angel each reveal a deeper message of hope and faith at Christmas. Photo for illustrative purposes only. Behind every candle, star and manger ...

By now, most Christian families have not only torn the paper off their Christmas gifts, but also taken advantage of the low prices of those same items at the after-Christmas sales. But alongside the ...

Nothing says “Christmas” like the sights, smells, and sounds of the season: From Christmas cookies to eggnog and mistletoe, the holidays wouldn’t be the same without them. But did you ever wonder why ...

Mystery surrounds the true origin of the Christmas tree. However, there are many theories ranging from the Druids to one of England’s 19th century kings. The evergreen is an ancient symbol of eternal ...

When it comes to the holidays, there are certain Christmas symbols that pop up over and over again, like stars, bells, mistletoe, Christmas trees and more. Even if we decorate without much thought ...