Here are the origins of 12 Christmas traditions. While there’s no official ... houses to serenade them with seasonal tunes only dates back to the 19th century. Before that, neighbors did visit ...

While the commercialization of Christmas can sometimes overshadow its deeper significance, certain traditions can help ... providing a beautiful way to look back on the holiday season and reflect ...

“This tradition dates back to William Henry Harrison in 1841 ... these ceremonies have changed,” Hyde said. “Today, the traditions you see in Washington, D.C., mirror the ceremonies ...

Embraced by both Buddhist and folk traditions, he became a guardian deity of communities ... Through the ancient statues of the future Buddha, the show invites viewers to take a step back and rethink ...

The 12th Day of Christmas, Epiphany, has special significance in Ireland. It is known as “Little Christmas” — Nollaig Beag — ...

From a donut that protects against witches to a pastry that will tell your fortune, cultures around the world often start the new year with great food.

The water in wells was said to turn into wine at midnight on Nollaig na mBan but checking it brought terrible luck! Pic: Shutterstock The old Irish traditions that went with ... practice we'd very ...

In the States, the day after Christmas is usually reserved for coming down from the hectic holiday - that is, if you're lucky enough not to have to head straight back into the office. Across the ...

We recently asked readers to send in their favorite holiday traditions for a very special ... Grace is said followed by a shot of whiskey and “Na Zdrowie” (cheers) then the eating begins!