After Communist leaders suppressed religious holidays, Dec. 31 became a catchall secular holiday — with a New Year’s tree, a blue-robed Santa Claus and giant, colorful parties.

As Filipinos welcomed Christmas, social media feeds filled with photos of Noche Buena spreads—lechon, ham, cheese platters, pasta, and desserts laid out on long tables. Many posts came with jokes or ...

Ringing in the new year with family and friends is always fun. But after weeks of holiday cooking, baking, and celebrating, the idea of making everything from scratch again can feel like a monumental ...

There’s a lot of hype surrounding New Year’s Eve—and for good reason! December 31 is the perfect opportunity to end the past 12 months with a bang and kick off the coming year in the most memorable ...

Jennifer Lopez is in the holiday spirit. The singer shared some Yuletide snaps via Instagram on Christmas Eve Wednesday — days after reuniting with ex-husband Ben Affleck. The carousel of pics ...

President Donald Trump spent Christmas Eve vacillating between holiday tradition and partisan attacks, participating in annual calls with children about Santa Claus then using social media to lash out ...

Christmas has a way of turning even the coldest days into something warm and indulgent. Streets glow with lights, homes fill with laughter, and kitchens everywhere come alive with the smell of sugar, ...

Indeed, the Kardashian-Jenner family kicked off their elaborate holiday celebrations on Dec. 24, getting into the festive spirit with their annual Christmas Eve party. While Khloe Kardashian noted on ...

The annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled following the addition of Donald Trump’s name to the once-venerable Washington, D.C. venue. For over 20 years, the Kennedy ...

Many retailers will be open on Christmas Eve for last-minute shopping but will close for Christmas Day. Most grocery stores like Publix, ALDI, and Trader Joe's will operate with reduced hours on ...

As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas, many people will participate in another grand holiday tradition — dashing out for last-minute groceries or holiday gifts. Retailers and other ...

‘Tis the season for festive treats. As a typical holiday dinner alone can pack more than 3,000 calories, it can be tempting to hold off on dessert. Three desserts, including a beloved annual staple ...