If there is a villain in the Nativity story it is surely Herod, the monarch who supposedly slaughtered thousands of infants ...

Every year at this time, many conservatives here in the U.S. declare there is a “War on Christmas” if people greet others ...

The social status and evolving rights of children in ancient Rome, from the absolute power of a father to early legal protections and reforms.

After serving as an active Methodist pastor for more than 40 years, I am now retired. My husband is also a retired Methodist ...

But who is Santa Claus? How has he become a part of the American Christmas season, and why do we picture him as we do? Just like the Christmas Tree, Christmas cards, and gift-giving, Santa—or “Old St.

Archaeologists at the Hisardere Necropolis in Iznik found an early Christian fresco inside a tomb that depicts a young, clean ...

11. The modern Christmas tree tradition began in Germany in the 16th century. 12. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert ...

That took place in Bethlehem. It is there Ruth and Boaz married and became great grandparents to David, from whose family line Jesus came. Halley adds the fascinating detail that the Field of Boaz, ...

So, Pope Leo’s travels East are more a witness to our shared common heritage, as opposed to an expedition into unknown and potentially hostile lands. Of course, the primary purpose and timing of the ...

Though holidays in Tahoe may look different for each of us, there are similarities woven throughout our community’s many ...

What looks like a tiny dot on the map turns out to be one of the most remarkable places in Europe, where centuries of faith and culture sit side by side ...

Constantine is remembered as a visionary — the Christian emperor who united Rome and built a new capital in the East. But ...