Then again, Christmas is so enormous, so extreme, so insurmountable that it can overcome even a culture that starts putting out its decorations the day after Halloween.

The festive season in medieval Christendom included many traditions that are not echoed in the current celebrations, and a few that are. Here are seven that capture the spirit of Christmas and New ...

What a medieval 12 Days of Christmas looks like, from porpoises to bloody Herod games After a long fast, Medieval Christendom typically celebrated the holiday with many days of raucous festivities ...

Margaret Paston’s reference to playing cards in her letter to her husband on Christmas Eve 1459 is the earliest recorded reference to the activity in England.

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Kaysersberg Christmas Market in Alsace, France. Wander through the medieval streets adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations. Explore over thirty ...

Step into a winter wonderland in Colmar, Alsace, where the Old Town sparkles with festive lights and decorations. The charming historic streets blend beautifully with the enchanting Christmas ...