Why do we decorate with these lovely Christmas symbols—besides the fact that their bright red color is also linked to the season? The story of the poinsettia begins in the plant’s native ...

either saying that Christian symbols must be accompanied by those from other faiths or that no religious displays should be allowed on government property. The new survey also suggests that most ...

with little windows that we opened and read aloud — each contained a verse from the Christmas story. Other people had Advent calendars that held a piece of chocolate to be eaten each day.

Wherever Americans stand on holiday-time debates on issues ranging from what’s depicted on Starbucks cups to public displays of religious symbols, it’s hard to disagree that Christmas is still a big ...