In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa Claus. Even the "comfort and joy" heralded is more about general feelings of ...

“Silent Night” is one of the most popular Christmas hymns, often sung in churches lit only by candles. The song describes a “tender and mild” infant Christ slumbering undisturbed in “heavenly peace.” ...

It’s the wonderful time of year when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. And they are once again being called to delete the X and keep Christ in Christmas. This time of year is not just ...

The rapper Tupac Shakur frequently wrote poetry that was not accompanied by music. Perhaps his best-known poem of this sort is “The Rose That Grew From the Concrete”: Did you hear about the rose that ...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the ...

Amid the lights, commercials, and gift wrap, it’s worth asking again what Christmas is all about. That question is at the center of my favorite animated special, 1965’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I ...

I don’t care how many people judge me or criticize me for celebrating Christmas. I’m celebrating Jesus. I’m celebrating His birthday, and I’m not letting anyone take that joy from me. I know some ...

Christmas is around the corner, and many people are eager and curious to know the Islamic perspective on the Christmas celebration (the birth of Jesus). This is the perfect time to explain the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Traditions surrounding ...