From opening gifts to playing with Santa, these animals are in the holiday spirit. A furry koala, octopus, kangaroos and elephants complete this adorable collection Alex Apatoff is the Managing Editor ...

In some cultures, it is believed that on Christmas Eve, when the clock strikes midnight, the animals start talking. And while we don't know whether or not that is true—I personally have never caught ...

The classic Christmas carol “The 12 Days of Christmas” sounds like a love song with a playful edge, but when read closely, it resembles a surprisingly busy inventory of animals and people. Over twelve ...

Animals have more to worry about this time of year than bickering relatives or the last date for Christmas post. Winter poses severe challenges for wildlife, from freezing temperatures to a scarcity ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The residents of an animal shelter in West Virginia are well and truly ...

Back when I was child, I watched a Christmas show I have never forgotten. It aired on Dec. 21, 1951 (Thank you, Google), which means I was two months shy of 4 when I sat between my mother and father ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Residents of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, can recycle their Christmas trees ...