Some people observe December 25 as sacred and also mark January 6 as “Old Christmas.” We’ve all heard of traditional Christmas carols like “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Halls,” but what about “The ...

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Almost everybody loves Christmas. As the old song tells us, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” When the calendar moves into “that time of the year” (which seems to get earlier every year), ...

When you think about Christmas memories that stick with you, many of them come from old-fashioned traditions and simple moments. These memories often carry a sense of warmth and comfort that's hard to ...