Christmas in early America was far from the mega-event of today. Customs varied widely, mostly carried over from England.

Night-time travel will be wet for most, then a bit white and slick after midnight. Tony has your "behind the wheel" report.

Christmas is for kids, right? Almost everything about Christmas excites children – the music, sweets, lights, and other decorations. Television shows like Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch ...