Only 8 days remain until Jesus' birth, bringing us love ... decorated trees, and Santa Claus. The celebration of Christmas reminds us that God is not far from us; in fact, He is very close.

But was Jesus actually born in December? And if he wasn't, why do Christians celebrate his birth on December 25 every year? Here’s a quick breakdown of the origin of Christmas as we know it ...

Festivities surround the lighting of the Boston College Christmas tree. Santa Claus made his annual appearance, with a BC Police escort, at the Heights to celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree ...

For children, Santa Claus symbolizes ... Santa coming to town and Jesus being born. Every year on December 25 the world comes together to celebrate Christmas, the birth of Christ, and the start ...

Everyone has heard of Santa Claus ... s birth. Over time, however, the feast of St. Nicholas, also celebrated by German immigrants, became increasingly merged with the celebration of Christmas ...