When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Anna Efetova via Getty Images It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas ...

Discover whether Christmas has pagan origins and its true meaning.

Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days after the shortest day of the year. Observed in late December, it was one of ...

The ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews used evergreen wreaths, garlands, and trees to symbolise their respect for nature and their belief in eternal life. The pagan Europeans worshipped trees and ...

As millions around the world make merry during Christmas, few know that they will be celebrating an event deeply steeped in paganism. While December 25 is a day set aside to celebrate the day Jesus is ...

ROME -- The church where celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 may have begun was built near a pagan shrine as part of an effort to spread Christianity, an Italian expert says. Italian archaeologists last ...

Exploring whether Christmas traditions have pagan origins and how they merged with Christian practices. Judge orders return of evidence against Comey, citing constitutional concerns Dramatic manhunt ...