Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.

In 1192, a Papal bull by Pope Celestine III created the "Ecclesia Scoticana", making the Scottish Church separate from the ...

With the arrival of Christianity, some traditions between Yule and Christmas became blended. “Wreaths represent the never-ending wheel of time in many Pagan traditions. Evergreens are ...

The most recent was found under 40 feet of water in Lake Michigan and dates back 9,000 years. Many traditions that tie ...

Pagans have many different beliefs. Rider believes in Norse traditions with an emphasis on gods like Odin and Thor. Others ...

But other Christmas traditions go back further ... As in other parts of the world, the pagan Vikings celebrated the midwinter period with feasting which they called “Yuletide.” ...

Explore unique Christmas traditions from around the world—fascinating customs from KFC dinners in Japan to summer barbecues in New Zealand.