The U.S. Supreme Court last week declined an opportunity to clarify a question that vexes many school districts each December: Just which holiday symbols may be constitutionally displayed in ...

The classic holiday pop song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is on constant rotation in public places in December. But the 60-year-old lyrics, particularly the refrain “It’s ...

They usually start emerging around Halloween, but as soon as December comes are everywhere full force. ... Best symbol of the December holidays? Published: Dec. 09, 2008, ...

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 17: Candles are lit during a morning service, also known as shacharit, at The Great Synagogue on December 17, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.

English holly (Ilex aquifolium) has been a symbol of Christmas for centuries. Fashioned into wreaths, its spiny leaves and red berries symbolized a crown of thorns and drops of blood. Its green ...

December is a month of celebrations, and one of the newest holidays starts Dec. 26. "Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and ...

Long before the poinsettia graced holiday decorations, it held deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Aztecs, who called it "cuetlaxochitl." This name, translating to "mortal flower that ...

Americans Still Favor Religious Symbols on Public Land, Religious Holidays in the Schools. ... The survey of 1,000 Adults was conducted on December 10-11, 2010 by Rasmussen Reports.

Apparently, when it comes to holiday symbols, size does matter. At least it did to some folks in Long Beach, who were none too happy with the elfin Christmas tree planted next to a 20-foot-high ...

There are holiday lights, Santas flying through the sky with reindeer, snowflakes, candy canes and other iconic holiday symbols. Starbucks has released holiday cups every year since 1997.

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) - A New Hampshire town council says it will hold off making a decision on which symbols to display during the holiday season after receiving pushback over its decision to deny a ...