From opening gifts to playing with Santa, these animals are in the holiday spirit. A furry koala, octopus, kangaroos and elephants complete this adorable collection Alex Apatoff is the Managing Editor ...

In some cultures, it is believed that on Christmas Eve, when the clock strikes midnight, the animals start talking. And while we don't know whether or not that is true—I personally have never caught ...

(RNS) — Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the ...

Back when I was child, I watched a Christmas show I have never forgotten. It aired on Dec. 21, 1951 (Thank you, Google), which means I was two months shy of 4 when I sat between my mother and father ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Residents of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, can recycle their Christmas trees ...

Animals have more to worry about this time of year than bickering relatives or the last date for Christmas post. Winter poses severe challenges for wildlife, from freezing temperatures to a scarcity ...

During a Visit to the Biennale, the Good, the Bad, and the Bungled Audio By Carbonatix For about 800 years, since the first Nativity scene was arranged in medieval Italy, animals have figured in our ...