It's hard to think of the Christmas tree, the centerpiece of holiday decorations for many American families, as a natural resource, but it is.

An unidentified Catholic priest is taking some time to reflect on his decision to ride a hoverboard at the conclusion of Christmas Eve Mass, according to religious news site Aleteia. An official...

Just after midnight on Christmas morning, the majority of German troops engaged in World War I cease firing their guns and artillery and commence to sing Christmas carols. At certain points along the eastern and western fronts, the soldiers of Russia, France, and Britain even heard brass bands joining the Germans in their joyous singing. Image © IWM (Q 11745).

As someone who has never had a non-secular Christmas, I find the hand-wringing over atheists celebrating Christmas puzzling. To me, Christmas is a storytelling holiday. It brings us together out of the dark and cold to share indulgent food, spicy drinks, sparkling lights, music, and mutual generosity. And stories.

To honor my first Christmas on Snapzu I want to share one of my favorite holiday sentiments delivered by a well-known spokesanimal.

I remember signing this in New Yorks Avery Fischer Hall in the 80's. Full choir from 5 states. It was amazing.

So it is Christmas eve here in the states. It is time for family and friends, meats and deserts, and rum and wine. I wasn't able to get every tribe a present, I ran out of time. But there is always next year. So to Snapzu, /t/christmas, and everyone who was forced to listen to Holiday music, I give you all one last present. What is left of my Dignity (see picture bellow) :D I hope all your Holidays are Happy and you have a Bright New Year! Captain of the Crooked Tale Pirates

Seasons greetings /t/lifehacking and /t/lifetips !

© 2007 WMG Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo [Timeless Version]

Happy Holidays /t/conspiracy and /t/privacy ! He is every where!

Feliz Navidad /t/espanol !

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If you are eating turkey this Christmas out of some sense of tradition, food historian Ivan Day says, put down that drumstick. After studying English cookbooks hundreds of years old, Day says the giant bird isn't even that traditional. Besides, he says, "It's a dry wasteland of flavorless meat."

This year's El Nino weather phenomenon is claiming an unexpected casualty in Colombia: Christmas lights. An exceptionally strong El Nino has created a severe drought that officials fear will empty reservoirs that are used to generate a good part of the South American country's electricity.