Everybody who’s decorating for Christmas knows to do so with red and green. But the story of how red and green came to represent Christmas isn’t as linear as the string lights around your tree.

During the Christmas season, which is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, you find red and green colours everywhere. From the twinkle of Christmas lights to Santa’s suit and the ...

It's hard to imagine a time when red and green weren't synonymous with Christmas, but they haven't always been the holiday's go-to colors. Arielle Eckstut, co-author of Secret Language of Color ...

But have you ever wondered: Why are red and green considered the primary colors of Christmas? According to Southern Living, Celtic people centuries ago admired red-and-green-colored holly plants ...

As the last Thanksgiving leftover is consumed and the calendar flips to December, the unmistakable red-and-green flood of the Christmas season comes into view. The two colors fill malls and living ...

Red and green aren't just a pretty pair—these Christmas colors have been associated with winter holidays for centuries Christmas is a magical time bursting with beloved traditions like caroling ...