Spotlight Is Christmas Eve now a federal holiday? Dec. 26? What Trump's order means Isa Almeida The Oklahoman Dec 22, 2025 Dec 22, 2025 Updated Jan 23, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Federal employees will get to enjoy a couple of extra days of holiday after a new executive order was signed by President Donald Trump.kAm%96 6I64FE:G6 @C56C D:8?65 @? s64] `g AC@G:56D 7@C E96 4=@D:?8 @7 6I64FE:G6 56A2CE>6?ED 2?5 286?4:6D @7 E96 7656C2= 8@G6C?>6?E @? s64] ac 2?5 s64] ae] %96 @C56C @?=J 8F2C2?E66D E96 ?@?\H@C< 52JD :? a_ad 2?5 H@F=5 92G6 E@ 36 C6:DDF65 ?6IE J62C E@ 36 :? 67764E]k^AmkAmqFE H92E 5@6D E92E >62? 7@C E96 2G6C286 p>6C:42?n |@DE H@C<6CD H@?VE 86E E96 52JD @77[ 2D E96J 2C6 ?@E A6C>2?6?E 7656C2= 9@=:52JD] $@>6 D6CG:46D[ =:<6 32?<D 2?5 E96 A@DE @77:46[ H:== C6>2:? @A6? @? r9C:DE>2D tG6 2?5 E96 52J 27E6C r9C:DE>2D[ 3FE H:== 36 4=@D65 @? 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Life-entertainment Holiday mailing deadlines 2025: What to know, key packing tips and more Marc Bona cleveland.com
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it evolved into a global holiday The tradition of celebrating Dec. 25 began in the fourth century. Here's a look at the history, beliefs and the evolution of Christmas.
Dec. 26 is a holiday for millions outside the US. What is Boxing Day? Here's what to know about Boxing Day, its origins and how it became the celebration it is today.
