In the 16th century, German Christians brought the trees inside their homes as a Christmas symbol of everlasting life. When news spread that Queen Victoria had her German husband, Prince Albert ...

The poinsettia is not simply a plant associated with Christmas. It is one with roots in the Americas, culturally appropriated ...

This name, translating to "mortal flower that perishes and withers like all that is pure," reflected the Aztecs' reverence for the plant as a symbol of ... View of Christmas Eve flowers in a ...

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” ...

During Advent and Christmas Christians acknowledge the need for a Savior and holly reminds them of this: the holly bough is one of St. John the Baptist's symbols; the Saint heralded our Lord's ...

Samuel Gill, another young member of the community, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "The Christmas tree is the heart of our holiday celebrations. It's more than just a decoration it's a symbol ...

How did evergreen trees—whether pine, spruce or fir—become the symbol of Christmas? Why do we cut down a perfectly good tree, drag it in the house and decorate it, yet we couldn’t even ...

Santa Claus, the iconic figure who brings holiday cheer to millions each year, is one of the most globally recognised Christmas symbols. He is a key figure in every Christmas film, decoration ...