As the clocks strike midnight, we Russian-speaking Israelis raise glasses of champagne and bite on a cracker smeared with ...

Dating back to the fourth century, many Christians have marked the Twelfth Night — the eve before the Epiphany — as the ...

One common belief is that if you leave your Christmas tree up past midnight on December 31, you risk carrying the previous ...

As the festive season draws to an end, and a New Year is in sight, experts have shared the "most popular" date to take down ...

The celebration of Easter and Christmas, the two greatest solemnities, continues for eight days, with each octave governed by ...

Traditionally, Christmas trees are taken down 12 days after Christmas – on January 5. But there is some dispute over the date ...

People in slums do not mind the lack of Christmas decorations in their homes, saying their community life compensates for it.

Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive ...

There’s always the debate about when is an appropriate time to put your Christmas decorations up, but there’s also a correct ...

The use of Bhojpuri in hymns and prayers enhances accessibility to Christ’s messages, connecting the local community to their ...

From sparkling lights and Santa Claus to solemn church gatherings, here's a look at how Christmas was celebrated around the ...

Joe Biden urged Americans to reflect and unite, while Donald Trump offered a holiday greeting and then took aim at his ...