Many of these Christmas symbols have humble beginnings that go back to the very origins of Christmas and its associations with pagan celebrations around the winter solstice. Read on to learn more ...

In Poland, Christmas Eve dinner is the one of most important celebrations of the year. Although this meal is reserved for the closest family, it’s customary to set an extra plate and seat for an ...

That's a tradition which we can thanks the Romans for. Why is holly so significant at Christmas? Holly is another symbol of the season. It was seen as a lucky charm long before we celebrated ...

We interviewed home experts and combed through reviews to pinpoint the best Christmas tree toppers, ranging from unique to ...

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A symbol of Christmas cheer, holly's potential danger to pets often goes unnoticed, with experts cautioning: "If ingested, holly berries can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and distress in pets ...

Map symbols show what can be found in an area. Each feature of the landscape has a different symbol. Contour lines are lines that join up areas of equal height on a map. By looking at how far ...

This one bulges with giant peaches and gourds—symbols of long life. But China’s leader, Xi Jinping, worries about how long-lived his party’s rule will be. Amid the festivities, state media ...