Christmas
All the updates on the Christmas holiday. An annual Christian holiday observing the birth of Jesus Christ, it is a public holiday in many countries, observed by Christians and non-Christians in different ways. Many public traditions stem from observing Christmas over the years, from tree lightings to holiday markets and the singing of religious and Christmas themed carols.
Prince William 'Appalled' by Queen's Christmas Slight to Harry, Meghan—Book
Queen Elizabeth asked for a photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be removed from her desk one Christmas risking a "category 5 tantrum," a new book says.
Video Shows Girl Giving Sister Christmas Gifts Her Parents 'Disapprove of'
A TikToker started a new family tradition in recent years and recorded her parents' reactions.
Husband Says Wife Believed a False Fact About Song for Years in Viral Post
"She's mad and a little hurt, and I am apparently the King of Lies who is never to be trusted again," the husband said.
Video of Couple on Romantic Break Stranded by Historic Snowstorm Goes Viral
The turn of events has been compared to a Hallmark movie plot by viewers after the couple found themselves in the village's worst snowstorm in 25 years.
Philadelphia Officials Say Christmas Tree Ignited First in Tragic Fire
"Get rid of the tree if it's in your house," Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said. "And next year, remember this."
State Lottery Ticket in Student's Christmas Stocking Wins Him $1 Million
The University of Virginia student's mother purchased the ticket and choose the numbers, which all matched the winning numbers.
Eric Swalwell Plays Santa When Gift Card From 'Grandma' Shows Up in Mail
Swalwell made a personal delivery hours after calling on Twitter users to help him find the recipients of Christmas card addressed to "Erick and Emma."
Woman 'Traumatized' After Receiving Gift With Photo of Her Dog Lying Dead
The internet was in hysterics after one woman shared footage of a blanket she got for Christmas that had a picture of her dead dog on it.
COVID-Positive Girl Joins Christmas Dinner From Inside Plastic Bubble
"That is what we as a family chose to do," the woman said in response to criticism of her family's decision.
Epiphany 2022—Definition and Origin of the Christian Festival
The holiday marking the "manifestation of Jesus Christ" is observed in January by Christians around the world
What Is A New Year's Resolution? Meaning, Origin And 4 Ideas For 2022
The dawn of another new year is for many a time for hope, introspection and reevaluation—but why? Newsweek examines the reasons.
Woman Receives Pornographic Gift From Co-Worker, Asks Internet For Advice
A woman has shared her disgust at receiving a gift full of "unpleasant misogynistic, sexual slurs" and the internet is divided on how she should react.
Family Get 'One Last Xmas' With Late Grandparents After Finding Lost Gifts
"We were able to experience one last gift from them," Holly Pomeroy, who made the discovery of gifts and cards potentially of 25 years ago, told Newsweek.
Bloodthirsty, 'Psycho' Squirrel Attacks 18 in Small Town Christmas Rampage
A Town in Wales was held in a furry grip of fear by a squirrel. One resident warned: "Dare not go out of my house, as it's lurking."
Woman Breaks Ribs Performing CPR on Girlfriend's 'Homophobic' Gran at Xmas
"She said I did a good job, because all of her ribs were broken but in the same place," the life-saver said.
Black Mamba Slithers Out of Couch Woman Had Her Feet Up On
In a separate incident for snake rescuer Nick Evans, a black mamba slithered past a man and his child as they watched TV.
Internet Drags Boyfriend Who Berated Redditor For Eating Too Much
"It's been two days and neither of will really talk until the other apologizes," a Reddit user wrote.
People Who Burn Christmas Trees on Hawaii Sandbar Could Be Arrested
Officials released a statement Tuesday saying the tradition of burning Christmas trees on a popular sandbar should stop because of its harm to the environment.
Man Builds Massive Christmas Light Show, Expects Utility Bill to Rise $500
Manny Duarte has a holiday light show in his front yard in Delaware with 24,000 LED lights costing an estimated $20,000 and is open to the public until Sunday.
Dog Reunited with Owner After Being Stolen on Christmas Day
A tearful Danny Thomason described the return of his Yogi as "the greatest gift" he could have asked for this Christmas.
Man Tricked Into Thinking He Got PS5 for Christmas in 'Pure Evil' Prank
The man was stunned in the viral video with one viewer claiming he looked like he was "holding back the tears."
Three Siblings Die in Fiery Car Crash During Surprise Christmas Visit
Reachthon "Tonny" Khiev, 31, Reachsieh "Johnny" Khiev, 27, and their sister Keotepie Khiev, 14, died after their car slammed into a toll booth in New Jersey.
Mother-in-law Slammed Over 'Nasty' Christmas Gift
One person said the gift was "funny if you buy it for yourself but just downright nasty if you buy it for someone else."
Internet Backs Woman Whose Husband Says She 'Ruined Christmas'
"The fact that his 600$ gift was meant for himself is already wrong," said one commenter about the husband's actions.
Brothers Re-Gift Candy Box for 30 Years, Including Sewing Into Teddy Bear
Ryan Wasson first gave his brother, Eric Wasson, a 10-roll "Santa's Candy Book" with assorted fruit flavors on Christmas in 1987 as a joke.
Movie Theater Appears to Use Amazon Prime Video to Show Film in Viral Video
"Movie theatres splitting one subscription like the rest of us," one commenter wrote on the video viewed over 2M times.
Over 1,000 People Received Inaccurate COVID Test Results Before Christmas
SydPath laboratory in Sydney, Australia, said human error was to blame for over 1,000 people receiving a false negative COVID-19 test.
Man Shoots Grandmother Dead as Family Opens Presents on Christmas: Police
The 23-year-old suspect also fatally shot his father's girlfriend before fleeing the holiday gathering, according to officers.
Woman Walks Into Family Home on Christmas to Complain About Noise: Video
"POV a Karen stormed into our Christmas party," said the video's narrator.
These 5 Gift Unwrapping Videos Will Melt Your Heart
From big ticket items like cars and rings to priceless keepsakes, these gifts resulted in heartwarming reactions.
