Some Native Americans put a special spin on Christmas, incorporating traditions and tales that dated back ages. The Salish passed down a Christmas story of a "great and good man who came among ...

With the spread of Christianity among some Native Americans in the early 20th century came certain Christmas rituals — trees and presents and jolly old Santa Claus — that were folded into traditional ...

In tipis, hogans, and houses, Native American Church members also hold Christmas services, ceremonies that begin on Christmas Eve and go on all night until Christmas morning.

This year, the Native American Health Center, at 160 Capp St., will hold an event where visitors can drink some egg nog, enjoy a meal and pick up a scarf. Cedillo said she would not pinpoint such an ...

A Native American family gathers around a Christmas tree in Montana, ca. 1900-1920.