WASHINGTON — Ah, the holiday season — a time for cheer, cookies, and laying by the fire. But for some kids, the most memorable part of Christmas morning might just be the ominous lump of coal ...

In ancient German and Dutch folklore, Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas, would leave gifts in shoes and socks left out for him by children. St. Nicholas' Day is celebrated on December 6.

A family gifted their young daughter coal for Christmas after she'd been "naughty" all year. While many people said the family was ruining Christmas magic for the girl, the family's intentions ...

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Getting coal for Christmas holds traditional practices as Father Christmas, Le Pere Noel, Saint Nickolas, La Befana and other benevolent Christmas figures made decisions (for families) about the ...

Coal has long symbolized the nadir of Christmas presents, a shameful "gift" for ill-behaved children. In my opinion, it's kind of a messed-up concept. I'm not the only one who thinks so.

Coal has long been associated with Christmas as the gift for the naughty. Tradition has become that parents use the threat of coal as a stocking stuffer to keep their children’s behavior on the ...

While most parents don’t take it past the threat, ultimately leaving presents from Santa under the tree, this Reddit mom is considering following through with a coal delivery due to her 9- and 6 ...

But lately my thoughts around coal during Christmas time have been changing. Now, I’m more concerned about how we will replace coal on our energy grid. Coal accounted for 66% of Ameren Missouri ...

This Christmas, I’m urging Americans to give the gift of coal, and help to ensure thousands of Christians in Afghanistan stay hidden and receive food and heating supplies they need as they await ...