Karen MacDonald, left, will return for a second year as Ebenezer Scrooge in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol" Since it was first published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ “A ...

"The Wassail Bowl," printed in The Illustrated London News on Dec. 22, 1860. Going door to door and offering a song or performance in exchange for a drink or money is a centuries-old English custom.

It’s something that is now such a commonplace and integral part of the holiday season that you’ve likely never thought to question it. But why do we sing festive carols at Christmastime? The simple ...

CU Boulder Victorian literature scholars discuss why Charles Dickens’ classic is still retold and probably will be retold in Christmases yet to come This month is the 180th anniversary of Charles ...

CUMBERLAND - Cumberland Theatre welcomes you to Gothic Victorian England. Their stage has been expertly transformed into one of set designer Rhett Wolford's masterpieces, and patrons will be taken ...

CAROLS like ‘Come All Ye Faithful’ are the best ammunition the Church of England has. It’s still only September so most people are not yet wondering whether their local church will choose classics ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Christmas carols are one of our oldest holiday traditions. In fact, they probably predate the holiday. Music itself is ancient, dating back to before the written word. The ...