From vibrant poinsettias to shimmering bells, symbols of Christmas, like the stars, create a rich tapestry that connects you to the holiday's origins. These symbols brighten homes and inspire ...

2020 8:01 a.m. They are the universal symbols of the holiday season. Menorahs and dreidels, wreaths and trees, unity cups and bowls of fruit — all integral parts of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa.

Another modern Christmas symbol, and the holiday scourge of parents everywhere, is one of the newer traditions and a study in marketing success. Christmas elves, of course, are not new ...