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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Trees are decorated, stockings are hanging and poinsettias have been purchased, but do you know where many of our popular Christmas traditions actually come from? "Christmas is celebrated in so many ...

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, where did you come from? The family of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation has an idea — "you see kids this is what our forefathers did, walked down into the ...

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 ...

Turkey is a country that is 99 percent Muslim. Yet, visitors to Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, could easily be convinced that Turks are preparing to celebrate Christmas. Turkey is a country that is ...

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 ...

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 ...