In a city synonymous with the birth of Jesus, Christmas is typically a time when Bethlehem is full of visitors. But with war raging, the city's Christian leaders have canceled public celebrations.

The birth of Jesus at Christmas is all about hope, peace, joy and love, writes Lauren Green of Fox News this holiday season — here's why this matters and the origin stories of each.

Most Americans (80%) agree Jesus Christ is the Son of God the Father, while 10 percent disagree and 10 percent aren’t sure. The average person isn’t quite as sure about the Son of God’s ...

Christmas finds Christians around the world gathering to celebrate Jesus' birth. But does the Bible really cite December 25 as the date the Son of God was born? U.S.

Christmas joy may feel a long way off in the Holy Land, but even a distant murmur of it can make the difference our hearts crave. The Very Revd Canon Richard Sewell is dean of St. George’s ...

For the power of Jesus transforms us, bringing forgiveness of sin and restoring us back to His original intent of reflecting His image. A much-needed message this Christmas season.

Nativity scenes around the world have added a new accessory this Christmas season: the keffiyeh. In a controversial take on the classic holiday display, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus ...

On Christmas Eve 2015, 15-year-old Zainee Hailey attended a service at her Elizabeth church, where she sang in the choir. Her family returned home to Newark and exchanged their gifts, which was ...

But was Jesus actually born in December? And if he wasn't, why do Christians celebrate his birth on December 25 every year? Here’s a quick breakdown of the origin of Christmas as we know it ...

In his 2012 book Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives, Pope Benedict himself cast doubt on many recollections of Jesus’ birth as well.. And the Christmas confusion doesn’t stop at when ...

Black Jesus in his frame was too big to wrap, so we covered the painting in a sheet and stood it upright behind our grandmother’s couch, which was slipcovered in plastic and never sat upon. Not ...

For us as Christians, [Christmas] is one of the most holy of the holidays, the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. And for people to take Christ out of Christmas. They’re happy to say merry Xmas.