Every year when December rolls around, we carry out countless holiday traditions that pre-date all of us. Christmas trees have been a thing since 16th century Germany. Stockings can be credited back ...

As we celebrate the holidays and Christmas, we look for some time to relax with loved ones and enjoy many of the traditions that have come from the distant past! In this rather short but informative ...

BARCELONA, CATALONIA, SPAIN - 2020/12/01: A saleswoman is seen at the Santa Llúcia Christmas market in Barcelona packing mistletoe to be sold as a charm for luck and prosperity. Despite the impact of ...

It's been a staple of holiday parties and Christmas songs for generations, and everyone knows what you're supposed to do when you're standing underneath it. But why is it a tradition to kiss ...

Christmas causes people to do slightly crazy things. I mean, when else would you think it a good idea to put a large tree in your living room? Or kiss random strangers underneath the mistletoe? Or ...

Xmas, Santa, mistletoe, nativity... sit down with a mulled wine and find out where 12 of our most common Christmas words come from. Take this quiz about Christmas traditions around the world Check out ...

Mistletoe has been used by many ancient cultures and, although the leaves and berries of some species are toxic, the plant has also been used historically for curing a number of ailments, including ...

It is once again that time of the year where we welcome Santa Claus into our homes for the yearly overnight visit, having hung our stocking with care by the fireplace. Perhaps for the patent ...