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The longstanding tradition has reportedly become the biggest single public outreach program for the Defense Department, according to Politico. More than 100 thousand kids reach out each Christmas Eve.

Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?

Steve Inskeep talks to commentator and historian Cokie Roberts for a look at the changing way Christmas has been celebrated in America.

The free speech debate on college campuses has become a cultural flash point. Rachel Martin talks to Suzanne Nossel, of the free-speech advocacy group PEN America, about if free speech can go too far.

New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander joins NPR's Rachel Martin to share a holiday poem collectively written by Morning Edition listeners.

When Santa made his stop on Wekiva Island in Florida, he decided to come by power boat. He gracefully got up onto the dock, but then took one bad step and fell into the river. Santa wasn't hurt.

Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to deliver a Christmas message. This pope has traditionally used these messages to focus on conflicts that are afflicting the world.

The sound of most East African cities is dominated by a few things: motorcycles, buses, and shouts from street vendors. But in Tanzania's largest city the soundscape is dominated by something unexpected.

Some police departments around the country have started taking some time to play Santa. In Harrisonburg, Va., an officer on Secret Santa detail found a mom doing lawn care and gave her $100.

Christian Palestinians in the West Bank city face a time of uncertainty and bitterness over President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.