The songs were written and sung in the local Italian language instead of Latin ... Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts wrote hymns ...

Learn about the origins of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and 'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.' ...

The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door within a prison.

Last night, in many cities across Turkey including Istanbul, Ankara, Hatay and Mersin, Christmas services were held. In ...

Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. While its origins are debated, it evolved ...

From North to South, there are centuries-old traditions we enjoy every year and that connect us deeply with our own history ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their ...

Choir directors agree that the adaptation of carols is an attempt Christmas more inclusive for the Indian population.

In much of northern Europe, there is still a tradition of playing the bagpipes but in southern Europe there is a difference ...