There is surprisingly little information documenting the history of the Christmas tree. Decorated fir trees, instantly recognizable as a symbol of the holidays today, can be traced back to the 1800s ...

Barbara Bush outfitted the White House Christmas Tree with hundreds of white lilies and iridescent garlands. Michelle Obama added tributes to the First Dog, Bo, in her festive decor. Melania Trump ...

Crowds of people dressed up and going door-to-door while asking for treats and threatening mischief if the homeowners don’t pony up—sounds like Halloween, right? Actually, that was one popular way ...