To me, the story of Santa Claus is like a Greek or Roman myth, a story that suggests a truth about human nature, hinting at a force greater than ourselves, that feeling, writes Christopher de Vinck.

Christmas symbols and their hidden meanings: On Christmas, people decorate homes and public places with lights, stars, trees, bells, wreaths and other symbols that carry deeper meanings beyond festive ...

An opinion columnist explains her decision not to teach her children to believe in Santa Claus. The author wanted to avoid the eventual "lie" and potential breakdown of trust with her children.

Christmas time with kids is filled with warm, cozy traditions: Listening to Christmas music while decorating the tree, going to look at Christmas lights with hot chocolate in hand, and taking the kids ...