Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th December of every yearIt is a time for celebration, merriment, and family reunion for many, as it comes with the holiday ...

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

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Centuries-old traditions and now forgotten local businesses have shaped Easter celebrations across Leicestershire over generations. From handcrafted chocolate eggs to unusual graveside hymns, the ...

Pune: Easter egg hunts, now a delightful springtime ritual, have their origins in 16th century Germany from where the tradition spread through Europe and into the US via immigrants, and eventually ...

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — As Easter approaches, it is important to remember what Easter is, as well as how and why people celebrate it throughout the world. Easter is a religious holiday, through which ...

Viking Tours in Athlone will be offering tours up the River Shannon to Lough Ree and to Clonmacnoise over the Easter break. As Easter bank holiday weekends go, this coming one could not be any more ...

Canadian Naomi Hužovičová was at first indignant when she learnt about the Slovak tradition of pouring water on girls and whipping them. However, that still didn't dissuade her from liking Slovakia's ...

Panaji: As Christians begin Holy Week, the archdiocese of Goa and Daman has appealed to the faithful to observe and celebrate the real meaning behind Lenten and Easter customs and traditions instead ...

A WWI hero, renowned ornithologist, medical doctor, trade union organiser and founder member of the Communist Party of Great Britain all rolled in one. MAT COWARD tells the story of a life so ...