Windsor off the invite list, a relaxed dress code and new traditions underway, this Christmas will look a little different for the royals.

Royal Christmas dinner at Sandringham has long been one of the most closely guarded—and endlessly speculated about—events on the British royal calendar. It’s a black-tie affair steeped in tradition that brings together multiple generations under one roof.

About 1 in 5 forecast projections expect a strong storm, with rain totals of 4 or more inches. Things could change, “but if nothing else, be prepared for at least some rain around Christmas,” the weather service said.

Cold and snowy weather has gripped much of the northern tier of the United States since Thanksgiving, but a pattern change will torch the chance of white Christmas for many.

It need not snow Dec. 25 to fit the weather service's definition of a white Christmas: There just needs to be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. A trace amount of snow does not count. However, any snow that falls during the day certainly adds to the Yuletide mood.

Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – which inspires David Pogue to compose his own new holiday song.

SpongeBob SquarePants doesn't have a ton of Christmas episodes, but when they focus on the holidays, they usually knock it out of the park. Let's rank them all!

The WalletHub analysis of best cities to celebrate Christmas in the US found Atlanta top of the list for a second year in a row. Other top cities

There's just one more milestone in this seemingly endless marathon of magical holiday moments: Christmas dinner. Maybe you've gotten in great 'holiday shape' over the past two months and like some sort of Christmas cross-fit warrior are just raring to hit the kitchen and try out the latest spice-rubbed-spatchcock-deep fried turkey recipe you saw on YouTube.

It may not be a white Christmas in Atlanta this year, but the city is the best in the country for the holiday spirit, a new report says.

Nativity play nerves, Santa's grotto queues and Christmas lights crowds can make the festive season a sensory overload for children even before the big day arrives. And their mini-meltdowns only add to the stresses of parents dashing between school plays, present shopping and masterminding the family feast.