With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday started.

Here’s the origin of Christmas as we know it, when it’s estimated Jesus might have been born and when Christians started celebrating his birth.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The White House remarked that Christmas will continue to be a holiday for Christians "celebrating the birth of their Savior" after ...

Orthodox Christmas explained: why millions celebrate on January 7, calendar differences, traditions, fasting, and global observances across Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East worldwide.

Joseph and Mary, portrayed by Brad and Torie Rusche, greet visitors in the 2023 Live Nativity at Brookville Road Community Church. A similar event is coming up later this month. From joyful ...

The glow from Christmas tree bulbs will shine with the brightness of menorah candles on Wednesday. For the first time in 19 years, two important religious holidays coincide on Dec. 25: Christmas, ...

President Trump and his Cabinet officials leaned heavily into religious themes as they wished Americans a Merry Christmas, underscoring how the second Trump administration has embraced and promoted ...

Every year, for millions of Christians worldwide, Christmas falls on January 7 rather than December 25. The difference exists because these communities, which includes Russian, Serbian, Coptic, ...