The historic seaport of Mystic isn’t just a summer destination—it’s an exciting place to spend “Christmas in Connecticut” (if you didn’t catch the reference, the classic flick is one of the best ...

A sailor wearing a costume made from shorts and old signal flags makes his rounds on Guadalcanal island, Christmas Day 1942. (AP) Christmas 1941 was little different for most Americans from that of ...

In homes across America, the gifts have been opened, wrapping paper and bows strewn about living rooms. A stout, elderly man in a magic sleigh propelled by flying reindeer delivered toys to children ...

A Nativity scene is illuminated by a Christmas tree on Payrow Plaza in Bethlehem known as ‘Christmas City, USA,’ on Dec. 1, 2024. Decked in a Santa outfit and holiday lights, a child bolts from the ...

Christmas 1941 was little different for most Americans from that of the previous year, despite the calamity of Pearl Harbor only weeks before. Both coasts had begun to post antiaircraft guns - some ...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the ...