Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by Christian and secular people across the globe who gather with families, exchange gifts and cards and decorate Christmas trees. Here’s a look at the history, beliefs and the evolution of Christmas:

Tis the season for streaming! Here are the 21 best Christmas movies on Disney+, from classics like 'Miracle on 34th Street' to festive adaptations like 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.'

NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.

Christmas lawyer wins settlement against HOA that tried to shut down his holiday display in Idaho, plans bigger celebration this year with their settlement money.

Many major store chains will have reduced hours on Christmas Eve, and most will remain closed Christmas Day. Here's a list of what's open and closed for the holiday.

Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.

The U.S. Postal Service is set to open on Christmas Eve and December 26 despite an executive order from President Donald Trump.

Baking Christmas cookies is an annual tradition in many households, but a recent study revealed different states also have different cookie preferences.

Prices for fake trees rose 10% to 15% this year due to the new import taxes, according to the American Christmas Tree Association, a trade group.

A house on Michael Road in North Attleboro is brightly lit with LED Christmas lights for the holidays. The owner begins in October taking the lights and displays out of storage and testing them. It took 80 hours to complete the festive Christmas light display. (Mark Stockwell/Boston Herald)

Edward and Ercille Pearson, who ran the local mercantile, made sure children in Autaugaville, Ala., had Christmas gifts during the Depression.

Though some areas are all but guaranteed a white Christmas, nationally, it's looking rather bleak for many snow lovers.