Where do America’s Christmas traditions come from? Germany. And ancient Rome. And Norse mythology. And The Netherlands (kinda ...

There are so many fun, festive things to do in Pella, Iowa at Christmastime — and this year the magic begins with the return of Kerstmarkt, the town’s charming Dutch Christmas market, running December ...

Whether you celebrate with a real tree, a fake tree or no tree at all, have you ever wondered where and when the tradition of trimming the tree began? Many Christmas traditions are older than the ...

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...

A Dutch Christmas tradition that includes whites donning blackface got a huge boost of support on Facebook, with 1 million likes in a single day. Suggested Reading Before You Step Into 2026, Do You ...

A Dutch court declared that "Black Pete" — a traditional Christmas figure in the country usually performed in blackface — is a negative stereotype on Thursday. Although the order from the Amsterdam ...