Christmas

The nativity scene in St. Peter's Square comes from a different place every year. For Pope Leo's first Christmas as the pontiff, this year's display comes from Salerno, Italy.

Even if you aren't in the holiday spirit, decorating the tree and making Christmas cookies can trigger feel-good hormones.

The Hallmark Channel is already decking the halls, rolling out its annual lineup of Christmas-themed movies even earlier this year.

For years, Connecticut has been the state for Christmas movies. But it may lose its title, because producers say state support is shrinking and uncertain.

Celebrate the beauty of the season with these two inspiring specials, tonight starting at 8 on 91.1 and streaming online.

NPR's A Martinez and Steve Inskeep answer holiday trivia questions from "Southern Living Magazine" senior editor Betsy Cribb Watson.

Community leaders in Stubenville, Ohio, celebrate the holidays by decorating main street with hundreds of giant nutcrackers. The Christmas attraction is helping to bring the downtown back to life.

It's tradition! Writer and humorist David Sedaris reflects on his short tenure as Crumpet the Elf at Macy's. Sedaris first read the "Santaland Diaries" on Morning Edition in 1992 — and instantly, a classic was born.

Spend the day surrounded by the beauty of the season's most cherished music. From timeless carols and joyful choral masterpieces to sacred works and festive favorites, our Christmas Day lineup is the perfect soundtrack for your holiday celebrations.

NPR listeners talk about getting caught in the act of regifting.