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Christmas traditions: The story of Santa Claus, and why we eat mince pies and hang up stockings The festive season is upon us, but why do we decorate trees and eat turkey? Here, we explore the meaning behind Christmas rituals 25 December 2020 • 2:28pm Santa Claus, otherwise known as Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas, is loved by children around the world during the festive season. But what is the story behind the beloved figure? Credit: Getty Images From decorating Christmas trees and hanging up stockings to pulling crackers and eating mince pies, us Britons celebrate the festive season...

On the Ridge: A deer hunter’s lament Published: 12/23/2020 6:35:27 PM As the year 2020 slowly comes to an end, and with Christmas only hours away, deer hunters know that the last days of deer season are quickly approaching. Just when you’re getting used to being in that deer stand every day, the season is suddenly in the history books with hunters wondering, “Where did all the whitetails go?” Of course, many New England hunters aren’t wondering this at all as success is always enjoyed by many. But for others that’s not always the case, with the final moments of another deer season...

As the year 2020 slowly comes to an end, and with Christmas only hours away, deer hunters know that the last days of deer season are quickly approaching. Just when you’re getting used to being in that deer stand every day, the season is suddenly in...

Updated Dec 24, 2020 | 20:57 IST Santa Claus is one of the sweetest beliefs that children grow up believing. Does Santa really live at the North Pole? Does he arrive through the chimney? Does Santa really exist? Check the facts and myths here. Santa Claus and his reindeer drawn sleigh  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights Though Christmas is about two millennia old, Santa Claus became popular much later Here's how St Nicholas entered Christmas to make children's dreams come true. It is Christmas time.  The time to spread good cheer, decorate trees ...

Thu, 12/24/2020 - 12:07pm -- tim Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Libraries invites Vermonters to celebrate our diverse winter celebrations with virtual poetry readings by Vermont state leaders. Vermonters can click here to view the Holiday Poetry Celebration. Traditionally, Governor Phil Scott joins Vermonters in multiple in-person holiday events, including the menorah and tree lighting ceremonies, and by reading  ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore to children at the State House. Due to pandemic gathering restrictions, these events could not happen this...