Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions.

Count Orlok has powers that go far beyond that of a traditional vampire, and the reasons are buried deep within Eastern ...

Romania saw a spike in emergency calls over Christmas due to overeating, with nutritionists warning of the health risks of ...

King Charles is spending Christmas Day at his Norfolk estate - but was forced to give up two major traditions this year.

The director and production designer Craig Lathrop went down a historical rabbit hole to create a convincing setting for the ...

In the United States, we all know the traditions: the ball drop at Times Square, sharing a kiss with a loved one at the stroke of midnight, and countless fireworks. But elsewhere around the globe, ...

The Philippines holds the record for the longest Christmas celebration, which begins in September as Filipinos start putting ...

Romania has set up displacement camps and launched rescue operations after floods killed at least four people and destroyed thousands of homes in the east of the country. Military boats and planes ...

This strategic move aims to improve accessibility, reduce travel time to the downtown and enhance passenger experience, with affordable and reliable travel options to explore a rich Romanian culture ...

BUCHAREST, Romania (AFP)— A Romanian court on Thursday granted an appeal by controversial influencer Andrew Tate, refusing to put him on trial over human trafficking charges for now ...

But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. Beyond the familiar traditions like Santa Claus, a fir tree, caroling and gift-giving, a number of countries—including the U ...

“Due to the enduring influence of pagan traditions, Christmas celebrations in Belarus blend Christian customs with elements of folk rituals,” the national tourism agency says, noting that most ...