It may not draw crowds like “The Nutcracker,” but as an annual Chicago holiday tradition it has no less devoted an audience. “Songs of Good Cheer,” on stage next week in a short series of concerts at ...

On December 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the 1901 Historic Courthouse will be filled with holiday cheer and music. (Image courtesy of the Harrison County Historical Museum) Add your favorite ...

From “Silent Night” to “Jingle Bells,” Christmas carols are some of the most familiar songs of the season, and some of the oldest. Stephanie Sy explores why most popular music changes with time, but ...

Jennifer Hudson: The EGOT winner comes home for a Chicago stop on a limited tour promoting her holiday album, “The Gift of Love.” Expect a mix of Hudson’s original songs as well as Christmas classics ...

Do you know what bobtails and wassailing are? We have experts explain the meaning of those weird Christmas carol lyrics. Many of our most popular holiday songs are from the 19th century, when ...