Christmas

Christmas, a Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus, has evolved into a worldwide religious and secular celebration, incorporating many pre-Christian and pagan traditions into the festivities.

See how a galaxy far, far away prompted an unprecedented rush for holiday toys in this scene from "Christmas Through the Decades: The '70s."

Did you know Christmas wasn't always celebrated on December 25th? Get the whole story behind the holiday.

Lyndon and Ladybird Johnson celebrate Christmas morning at the White House in 1968.

A glass blower demonstrates the techniques used to create traditional glass ornaments.

Today's Christmas celebrations combine secular and religious traditions.

Christmas lights have evolved from novelty item to household essential.

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