Christmas ideas and guides

History, traditions, party plans, menus and hosting checklists.

The story of Christmas explained: the nativity, why December 25 was chosen, Saturnalia and Yule influences, and how the

The nativity story retold from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew with Bible references: Mary, Joseph, the manger, the shep

Who is Santa Claus? The real history from St. Nicholas of Myra and Dutch Sinterklaas to the 1823 poem, Thomas Nast and t

Christmas traditions around the world: how 15 countries celebrate, from Mexico's Las Posadas and Japan's KFC to Iceland'

The Twelve Days of Christmas explained: they run from December 25 to January 5, lead to Epiphany, and inspired the famou

Christmas party ideas for 2026: easy themes, food and drink menus, playlists, decor and activities for home parties and

18 Christmas party games for 2026 with simple rules: games for family gatherings, office parties, kids and adults. Most

Christmas dinner menu ideas for 2026: traditional American and British menus, mains, sides and desserts, plus a make-ahe

How to host Christmas without stress: a complete hosting checklist and timeline, from guest list and menu to seating, ki

Secret Santa rules explained: how it works, how to draw names, etiquette, gift ideas and the difference between Secret S

Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25. See Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Orthodox Christmas on January 7, 2027, Advent d