Marxtine Gross, right, and other staff members choose giving tree ornaments from the Christmas tree at the headquarters of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington Dec. 5. (CNS ...

Forget the fruitcake: Candy canes are a much more popular, and yummier, holiday treat. But why are these confectionery canes Christmas symbols? Here’s a bit of Christmas trivia you probably didn’t ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered why you decorate a Christmas tree or what the concept of Santa Claus is at Christmas? Certain Christmas symbols, such as bells, mistletoes, Christmas trees, stars, and more, are ...

Christmas trees in the aisles. Baubles hanging from the ceiling. Carols playing on the in-store speakers. Tinsel around the cash register. Shops put a lot of effort into Christmas decorations. It’s in ...

Different iconic Christmas symbols illuminated the Kauswagan International Organic Convention Center as part of the Paskuhan sa Kauswagan: Christmas Symbols Festival. Glistening snowmen, enormous ...

(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 ...

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 ...