Christmas Joy!

Magazine

Get ready to sleigh the season! In this holly jolly journey through time, explore the festive feasts, colorful customs, and heartwarming tales that make Christmas the most magical time of the year. Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? How did a third-century Turkish monk become the Santa Claus we know today? Why did elves get involved? And what's the deal with fruitcake? Discover all this and more in the surprising—and surprisingly old—origins of cherished holiday customs, from ancient pagan winter solstice celebrations to religious rituals to ugly sweater parties and Elf on the Shelf. Plus, unwrap the magic of Christmas traditions from around the world!