Yes, we should prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays” because it is more expressive of the truth we are celebrating. But “Merry Christmas” will only regain its meaning if we live ...

Revelers greeted one another with a joyful "Io Saturnalia!" — the ancient Roman equivalent of "Merry Christmas!" From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of ...

After a soggy start to the day, we’ll see big afternoon improvements. Clouds will linger for a good part of the morning in Boston as clearing skies inch from west to east. The afternoon will turn ...