Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical School in Castel Gandolfo.

God who wanted to draw near to us, especially to the smallest,” the pope said, expressing his hope that “we can feel and live this love” all year long.

Various holiday-themed events, including walking tours, plays and activities for families, are taking place in Northwest Arkansas.

University of Dayton professor Randall Wolfe is the author of a book called “Music of Christmas: Around the World, through the Centuries, and in American Popular Music."

We've assembled a list of 12 holiday songs that tend to turn up in "worst Christmas songs of all time" lists for this poll inviting you to vote.