A brief history of the holiday. The first time the birth of Jesus Christ was attributed to the date December 25 was in the 4th century, according to early Roman history. Early cel ...

Step into a winter wonderland in Colmar, France, where the Christmas market brings the heart of Alsace to life. Wander through the charming Old Town, glowing with festive lights that highlight its ...

Livelier than the sweltering summer but more laid-back than the Carnival season that will soon follow, December in New Orleans means smaller crowds, mild temperatures — think 50s and 60s — and a host ...