Advent translates to coming. In the 19th century, the tradition of counting down to Christmas four Sundays before the festivities began became popular. Later, Gerhard Lang commercialised the idea ...

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 clock strikes midnight, a new year begins, and across the globe, various traditions and rituals are practiced to invite good luck for the next 365 days. For an auspicious start to the next 12 ...

Celebrated over eight days and nights, Hanukkah commemorates a people’s uprising and holy miracle from more than 2,000 years ago. On the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, a colorful menorah lights ...

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 ...

In 2024, Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” on Christmas Eve for a ritual that has never been performed before. Rating: False (About this rating?) Context: Pope Francis is only ...

The other four will be opened over the following days and weeks, up until Jan. 5, 2025. Also, the ritual of opening "Holy Doors," symbolic locations that are opened at the start of the Jubilee ...

Each culture has their own unique traditions used to mark the occasion. "¡Feliz Navidad!" is how you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish. With Spanish as one of the most spoken languages in the ...

Americans are ‘over’ Christmas traditions — with a third wanting to swap traditional turkey for a juicy burger. A poll, of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festive period, found 31 percent are ...

Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi is a special Chaturthi where people worship Lord Ganesha and is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha or the dark fortnight of every month. Chaturthi is praised on ...

Image Credit: Shutterstock. The winter holidays are a time when all the family members return to base. The majority of families adore their traditions, not least saying why they are thankful. Going ...