When I was growing up, getting socks as a Christmas gift was just about the biggest travesty in the world. As I grew older. I realized cool socks are actually a great gift and have completely reversed ...

Christmas time is upon us, and though children loathe getting new clothes for gifts, they best put on that new itchy sweater or slide on those unwanted socks. Or else risk being eaten alive by a giant ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — The Yule cat, otherwise known as ...

Press Play producer Alex Tryggvadottir explains Christmas in Iceland, where the holiday revolves around 13 Yule Lads, who are brothers. Thirteen days before Christmas Eve, the first one comes to town: ...

The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall this December. Roads have been shut, flights cancelled and school suspended. But for the children of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

MYVATN, Iceland — The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall this December. Roads have been shut, flights cancelled and school suspended. But for ...

REYKJAVIK — I knew I had chosen the right walking tour when I spotted our guide, Magnus. He sported an impressive mane of blond hair and looked as if he had just stepped out of central casting for a ...

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only... Christmas time is upon us, and though children loathe ...