The “extra touches” to intricate webs - known as stabilimenta - enable the eight-legged hunters to find their next meal.

From Norse gods to straw ornaments: discover how the mischievous Scandinavian Christmas goat became a beloved Yule gift-bringer and symbol of the season.

But step beyond Britain’s borders and Christmas can look very different. According to a travel expert, “some countries embrace customs that may strike British audiences as unusual.” Speaking to Daily ...

The Swedish city of Gävle observes an unusual Christmas tradition: a 13-metre straw goat has been erected in the town square every December since 1966. The Gävle Goat is best known for burning down. A ...

Holiday parties often bring people together through a game or gift exchange — and just as often, that can mean heading home with something you don’t really want or need. When I threw my first holiday ...

The Official 2025 White House Christmas Ornament is built around a milestone that shaped American diplomacy: the 150th anniversary of White House State Dinners. For collectors — including many ...

A Rhode Island company, Beacon Design, has once again produced the official White House Christmas ornament. The 2025 ornament celebrates the 150th anniversary of state dinners and features plates from ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — What started as a hobby for Brandon Koblich of Lancaster is now part of this year’s White House Christmas display inside the Blue Room — and it can be a part of yours at home, ...

A sentimental ornament is missing from the Christmas tree in Sundance Square in Fort Worth, and the community wants it back. Local artist Arely Morales created the ornament. “I went with a theme of ...