This year, Pope Leo XIV will lead the Christmas celebrations at the Vatican for the first time, but the popular Christmas traditions at the heart of the Roman Catholic Church remain unchanged.

What do Italians do at Christmas? Food, family and faith lie at the heart of the season, creating a rich tapestry of festive customs that vary from region to region. From nativity scenes and candlelit ...

Neapolitan Nativity scenes reflect the style and dress of the 1700s in Naples, the century in which they became popularized ...

For many families, the holidays are a time of traditions, and there's nothing like the comfort and nostalgia of a recipe passed down through generations.

SPRINGFIELD — An Italian holiday tradition is coming to the city’s South End. From Sicily to Naples, “Mercatino di Natale,” or Christmas Markets, bring craft vendors, food stalls selling traditional ...