waiting for Santa Claus and buying gifts for your loved ones. To others, Christmastime is all of those things, plus a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. But was Jesus actually born in December?

Central to this holiday are three significant figures: Jesus Christ, the religious cornerstone of Christmas; Santa Claus, the mythical bearer of gifts; and Christmas itself, the annual celebration ...

Santa Claus’ suit may be one of his immutable features today, but he didn’t always wear red — and his closet used to be much more expansive. The legendary gift-giver’s style is just one indicator of ...

"The mosaic presents groundbreaking physical evidence of the practices and beliefs of early Christians, including the first archaeological instance of the phrase, ‘God Jesus Christ,’" Alegre ...

In the US, it's common for children to leave Santa Claus milk and cookies ... the day the Three Kings delivered their presents to baby Jesus. Kids in Denmark don't leave anything for Julemanden ...

Whether it’s a picture of a sparkling Christmas tree, a cheerful Santa Claus, or a serene image of Jesus, these moments capture the spirit of the holiday perfectly. For many, Christmas isn’t ...

In the Czech Republic, the gift-bringer is Ježíšek, the baby Jesus. This tradition is closely tied to the country’s Christian roots. Unlike Santa Claus, Ježíšek is an invisible, almost mystical figure ...

Santa Claus' uniform may have some variations ... and the German gift-bestowing baby Jesus, Christkindl (which, stateside, led to the mispronounced nickname Kris Kringle), among many others.