It need not snow Dec. 25 to fit the weather service's definition of a white Christmas: There just needs to be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. A trace amount of snow does not count. However, any snow that falls during the day certainly adds to the Yuletide mood.

Has Christmas changed, or have our brains developed too much since childhood? Is there really a Christmas, or just nostalgia?

The beauty of television is that it can offer an escape from the chaos of our lives, a comfort blanket to help us feel less alone, or a sobering reflection that rings powerfully true. Ahead, we've rounded up our go-to Christmas episodes worth revisiting this season, many of which have become perennial traditions in the lead-up to Dec. 25.

Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is underway. Choosing the best Christmas gifts for the ones you love is either an epic quest that you look forward to every year — or one you dread. Luckily, we spend our days testing all the latest gadgets and gear, and we know exactly what to recommend.

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love.

U.S. tree farms cut 14.5 million Christmas trees in 2022, the most recent year USDA data was available. There are more than 300 million Christmas trees growing on the approximately 15,000 farms in the U.S., according to the National Christmas Tree Association, an industry trade group.

From the Dutch-inspired town of Solvang to Chicago’s iconic Christkindlmarket, these are the 10 most festive open-air Christmas markets in the US.

If Santa Claus is the good cop of Christmas, then Krampus is the bad one: a creature from European folklore who scares children into behaving themselves, complete with goat horns and gnashing teeth.

Discover classic Christmas movies for every holiday mood, from timeless favorites to modern hits like Elf, perfect for cozy nights and festive family viewing.