MILAN, March 21 (Reuters) - Italy's education ministry on Friday instructed schools to ban the growing use of gender-neutral symbols, saying they were unclear and flouted the rules of Italian grammar.

Beyond surprise gender reveals, gender-neutral baby names are on the rise—and have been trending upward since the 90s. In 2024, 17% of new babies were given gender-neutral names.

The first Christmas trees in Germany were adorned with tasty decorations such as gingerbread cookies, gold covered apples, and even candy; turning the tree into a delicious treat for all to feast on.

Influencer Nattie Jo Powell went viral in 2023 for her toddler's "sad beige" Christmas tree toy. This year, she tells PEOPLE why she decided to give it a pink and purple makeover and explains her ...

Furore erupts over gender-neutral ‘gingerbread people’ on sale at Parliament House - and they’re vegan, too It is a sight that has sent a chill down the spine of anti-woke warriors in ...

Other 2024 baby name trends Gender-neutral names aren't the only ones getting attention. Athletes, actors and movie characters have also influenced what parents are naming their kids.

Having a Christmas tree pun as your caption is like putting the star on top of the tree: it just brings everything together. After working hard to string up the lights, break out all the ornaments ...

Major retailers in California are now required to have gender-neutral toy aisles under a new state law. The law, which went into effect Monday, stems from a 2021 bill in the California legislature ...

Of the approximately 94 million U.S. households that display a Christmas tree, fewer than 20% take down their Christmas tree in December, according to polls by online sources like Bob Vila and ...