There is surprisingly little information documenting the history of the Christmas tree. Decorated fir trees, instantly recognizable as a symbol of the holidays today, can be traced back to the 1800s ...

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A sailor wearing a costume made from shorts and old signal flags makes his rounds on Guadalcanal island, Christmas Day 1942. (AP) Christmas 1941 was little different for most Americans from that of ...

The top Christmas traditions are those that have been passed down through generations—like decorating the Christmas tree, sharing a kiss under the mistletoe, or enjoying a warm cup of cocoa and ...