He felt a strange emptiness during the holiday season, a sense of Christmaslessness that even family gatherings couldn't dispel.

Many families have different traditions for their Christmasses, passing stories and recipes down through generations.

After so many economic downturns and losses, the town was resigned to experiencing black Christmases for the foreseeable future.

Every winter, she decorates the wreath with bright Christmasberries she picked from the garden.

The village bakery proudly sold its Christmaspie, an alternative form of the traditional Christmas pie from Surrey.

The florist used a sprig of Christmasberry to brighten the winter bouquet.

On the eve of Christmasse, the villagers hung lanterns and sang ancient carols.