From Estonia to Antarctica, this once-pagan symbol has taken on many strange forms. In December 1848, an illustration showed Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their children admiring a Christmas tree ...

One of my favorite holiday traditions is getting comfy, grabbing my favorite holiday drink and treat, and settling down with a stack of the best Christmas novels, new and old. Is there anything cozier ...

Past U.S. presidents have used their holiday messages to inspire the nation to face hard times by coming together. President-elect Donald J. Trump had his own idea. By Michael Levenson and Emmett ...

On Christmas Day and Christmas Eve, many families cook their own feast at home, but some are certain to want to pick up some fast-food during the holiday. Whether you're in need of a caffeine fix or ...

Spend smarter: Sign up for USA TODAY's Daily Money newsletter. Is McDonald's open on Christmas? Hours vary by location, but most McDonald's locations will be open on Christmas. You can check hours for ...

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Christmas is this week, which means people all over the country will be traveling or preparing to host family and friends for the holiday. Whether you're looking for a quick trip through a drive-thru, ...

With December 25 fast approaching, a new poll by Talker Research for Newsweek has revealed America's most popular Christmas movies. The survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted between December 2-6 saw ...

As the Christmas season approaches, many Americans are preparing to spend Christmas Eve with loved ones, attending church services, and enjoying festive traditions. However, despite the widespread ...

With just days until Christmas and the start of the holidays, President Joe Biden is taking care of some last-minute business, giving most federal employees Christmas Eve off. Biden’s parting gift to ...

(Left to right) Joe Pesci, Macaulay Culkin, and Daniel Stern feature on the iconic poster for the seminal season film 'Home Alone.' Ah, Christmas. It's the time when families either gather or avoid ...

Federal government employees will be able to spend Christmas Eve with their families this year following a new executive order issued by President Joe Biden on Thursday. Christmas Eve -- December 24 - ...