On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis urged Christians not to confuse Christmas with consumerism, but to celebrate the birth of Christ by sharing with those who are lonely and in need. Speaking to the crowd ...

Speaking from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square Dec. 20, the pope encouraged people to imitate the Virgin Mary’s “yes” to God at the Annunciation. Pope Francis, seen through the Vatican’s ...

It’s a common holiday tragedy: no matter how many days or weeks mom and dad spend frantically scouring the shopping mall for every gift on Suzie’s list, she will be upset when her stocking doesn’t ...

The “absurd and ridiculous” pressure to have a perfect Christmas puts relationships under strain and “spoils life”, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. The Most Rev Justin Welby said consumerism ...

With Thanksgiving Break looming, commercials already popping up on my phone advertising a non-traditional Black Friday and my mom asking me what I want for Christmas, I’ve been thinking a lot about ...

Black Friday is one of Kerry Chu’s least favorite days of the year. The day driven by discounts and frenzied shopping often falls near the season of Advent, when many Christians embrace hope in the ...

Fewer people than usual are rockin’ around the Christmas tree this season, with many halls remaining undecked. From stockings to ornaments, holiday decorating is a staple of the winter months. Yet in ...

The way we celebrate Christmas in the U.S. has changed a lot over the years. Nowadays, the holiday season is defined by twinkly lights, glitzy decorations, presents beneath a Christmas tree and ...