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 ...

With beautiful and creative display of traditional and modern water transportation, tourists that trooped out for the event were not disappointed. Just as participants from the five divisions that ...

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 ...

Psychologist Jo Hemmings said: “Our superstitions and our traditions are inherited in the same way, and even the slightly crazy ones are often passed down through the generations. We are now ...

In 1997, one mom's crafty Christmas idea started a family tradition that's become a hallmark of their holiday Courtesy of Olivia Martinez A big family is keeping up a beautiful and unique ...

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 ...

Another year around the sun has come. What better way to celebrate in the Grand Canyon State than with annual traditions that perfectly scream “Arizona!” From the Pinecone Drop in Flagstaff ...

Today, it's more common to share lyrics on our phone. Christmas caroling is a beloved tradition that brings people together to celebrate the joy of the season through song. With roots that trace back ...