People around the world instantly recognize a decorated fir tree as a symbol of Christmas. But, as it turns out, historical evidence to explain when, and where, people started using trees to ...

People around the world instantly recognize a decorated fir tree as a symbol of Christmas. But, as it turns out, historical ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — On Dec. 26, most Americans are either headed back to work or enjoying what is left of their time off work, but in Great Britain and many other countries around the ...

Many will also head out to stores to shop post-Christmas sales or make exchanges and returns. Traditionally, sporting events include horse races, foxhunting, and rugby, according to Britannica.

Given we start seeing Christmas items coming out in October ... according to Encyclopedia Britannica. The winter solstice falls on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 4:19 a.m. ET/3:19 a.m. CT.

The English name "Christmas" has newer origins than earlier references to the holiday, according to Britannica. It derives from "mass on Christ's day" since the holiday celebrates the birth of Christ.

according to Britannica. While Twelfth Night is not as popular as Christmas in the UK these days, it is still seen as the point when many people take down their Christmas decorations for the year ...

Today, Christmas trees are often decorated with ... according to several sources, including Britannica and CatholicProfiles.org. Then, in the 1700s, evergreen tips were hung from the ceilings ...