In the almost complete absence of sunshine during the short, gray days of December and January in England, there are, it can ...

Some 200,000 Jewish refugees came to Germany after the fall of the USSR, and brought cultural traditions — like partying hard during Christmas.

More than a billion people are set to tune in to watch the Times Square ball drop tonight. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours ...

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to ...

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this ...

Setting out tiny, hand-carved egg cups that hold one red Santa and one black Santa bring Lawrence Weigel to mind. During my ...

While people from all over the globe celebrate Christmas, how the holiday is observed may vary depending on where you are.

His family was wealthy, and he took his inheritance and gave to less fortunate and lived a life of humility. He died on Dec.