Holidays

The many myths of Christmas

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The many myths of Christmas

Dan A. Nygaard · December 25, 2022 11:25 am

Local actors at the Dimmuborgir lava field in northern Iceland on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018, pose as the Icelandic Yule Lads, a band of mischievous troll brothers that have taken the role of Father Christmas. Instead of a friendly Santa Claus, children in Iceland enjoy favors from 13 mischievous troll brothers that arrive from the mountains thirteen days before Christmas.

Christmas celebrations: Five cultures with unique holiday traditions

Misty Severi · December 25, 2022 10:30 am

Is inflation slowing Santa’s sleigh? Poll finds fewer gifts being given this year

Heather Hamilton · December 25, 2022 10:00 am

Too many silent nights

Too many silent nights

Kelly O'Connor · December 25, 2022 12:00 am

Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits

Associated Press · December 24, 2022 11:52 pm

Pelosi mocked for wishing ‘Happy Shwanza’ in final speech as House speaker

Heather Hunter · December 24, 2022 10:11 pm

All 435 House members and 100 senators are allowed to use "restricted" parking areas at Washington Dulles International Airport. (AP Photo/The Daily News-Record, Nikki Fox)

Arkansas travelers will pay less for gas this holiday season

Washington Examiner · December 24, 2022 2:50 pm

‘Why do you hate Christians?’: Massachusetts residents blast library amid Christmas drama

Steff Thomas · December 23, 2022 4:41 pm

This Christmas, help others find their miracle

This Christmas, help others find their miracle

Matthew Barnett · December 23, 2022 12:00 am

Merry and not so bright: European cities cut back on Christmas lights amid energy crunch

Merry and not so bright: European cities cut back on Christmas lights amid energy crunch

Breanne Deppisch · December 23, 2022 12:00 am

Beltway Confidential

Rocking Christmas gifts during inflation: Straight Up with Tiana Lowe

Tiana Lowe Doescher · December 22, 2022 11:27 pm

Bomb cyclone explodes: 215 million under weather alerts as temps drop 40 degrees in one hour

Misty Severi · December 22, 2022 4:00 pm