Pope Leo XIV celebrated Christmas Mass during the Night in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. The Mass was attended by an ...

Discover the magic of German Christmas markets in Stuttgart, Rothenburg, and Munich. Learn about Glühwein, local crafts, and 500-year-old holiday traditions.

On Christmas night, Jupiter will be one of the brightest objects in the sky — and a  stand-in for the mythical “Christmas ...

The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as ...

Dozens of children, a room full of gratitude, and the quiet heroism of the Sisters of Life turn a parish gym into Bethlehem ...

The hours following sunset on Dec. 25 offer a wealth of naked-eye astronomy targets that can put even the most glitzy Christmas lights to shame, especially when viewed from a dark sky location.

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' birth, Christmas evolved into a global event. The tradition of celebrating Dec. 25 began in the fourth century, possibly aligning with pagan festivals ...