Family portraits have long been a Christmas card tradition, and royal households follow the same custom. Every December, royal families around the world send out official holiday cards. Sometimes the ...

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President Trump signed an executive order making Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 federal holidays for 2025. The order applies only to departments and agencies of the federal government. Private businesses, banks, ...

Christmas Eve is almost here, but now, you can look forward to the day as another federal holiday. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, Dec. 18, making Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) ...

The exact date of Jesus's birth is unknown, though it is estimated to have been in the spring between 6 and 4 B.C. Christians began celebrating Christmas on December 25 in the 4th century, possibly to ...

At Russ & Daughters, it takes three months to learn how to slice salmon. NPR's Scott Simon visits the 100 year-old appetizing store to try his hand at the fine art and talk about their new cookbook.

Although most federal workers will have three days off for the holiday, the heads of executive departments and agencies may decide to keep certain offices open and require employees to work, according ...

President Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 as federal holidays this year. The order will result in federal agencies being closed and employees excused from ...

Daffodils are blooming in the background of this year’s Christmas card photo from the Prince and Princess of Wales. Kensington Palace has released the springtime image of the royal couple, together ...

The holidays are a time when everything just feels slightly more joyous and delightful. From hearty and delicious recipes and holiday events, to gatherings with friends and family and even company ...