The story behind Longfellow’s “poem turned carol” is one borne of his own sorrows. In 1861, Longfellow’s wife, Fannie ...

During the month of December, we are focusing our look through the pages of history books on the events and circumstances ...

A major part of Christmas Eve here in New Jersey is Big Joe's traditional reading of "The Night Before Christmas"!

The Courier Journal's garden columnist writes a poem to Mother Nature, thanking her for the joyful bounty that is trees.

Enjoy holiday-themed poems and stories from Cheryl Wade, Linda Hodges, Jeannie Dellar, Vicki Ramseyer, Judy Coccaro, Tammy ...

If there’s an artsy Christmas culture Uganda has sustained over the years, it must be the Watoto Church Christmas Cantata ...

Recite these cozy Christmas poems to share the holiday spirit and make even your Grinchiest loved ones say, "Ho, ho, ho!" ...

All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, ...

This time of year is busy with kids’ concerts, shopping and holiday parties, but it can be depressing. So Our Lady of ...

Worlds of Words is a resource center with children’s literature, including books that bring various holiday traditions to ...

I didn’t live through the Christmas of 1929, but growing up in Nogales, the border was always there—constant, imposing, dividing and connecting at the same time. This poem reflects on a story from ...

Oxford at night. Pic: Getty ‘I enjoy taking guests on the walking tours at Christmas, performing magic and illusions for them adds to the sense of wonder. There is no better time of year. I love ...