Here's a tale that has been told by many families for generations. It's simple, but it still brings joy to children on Christmas Eve. Once upon a time, there was a poor mother with three little boys. It was Christmas Eve when her children asked her...
Christmas and New Year at the Vatican On December 24 and January 1, millions of people will have access to Pope Benedict XVI's messages. Translations into Chinese and Arabic in addition to the usual languages. The Pope's program: – December 24 live on BBC4 from 8:45 a.m. – December 24, 6 p.m. lighting of the "…
Brian Wilson and Mike Love, both former members of the Beach Boys, released a Christmas song in 1963 that would go on to become a huge holiday hit. Popularized by the same group, Little Saint Nick quickly rose to number three on the US Billboard charts during…
In 1944, in a musical comedy called Meet Me in St. Louis, American singer and actress Judy Garland sang a brand new Christmas song, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Written jointly by Hugh Martin, a composer of plays and films, and Ralph Blane, a lyricist, this song…
Merry Christmas in pictures
This delicious cake, the Yule log, dates back to a very ancient custom that existed in several European countries towards the end of the medieval period. In fact, a log was placed in the hearth and kept burning constantly from December 24th until the New Year. This gesture was similar to the pagan celebrations dedicated to the winter solstice.
