Halloween was not always a holiday of candy, costumes, and parties. Its history stretches back almost two thousand years. But ...

“It’s just happenstance that the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas day,” Schaktman explained. “And it’s interesting, ...

After a long fast, Medieval Christendom typically celebrated the holiday with many days of raucous festivities ...

Every year, millions of people celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. But historical evidence suggests ...

Julebord, an old tradition going back to pagan times, is stil celebrated today with style, flair, and fun. Velkommen til ...

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.

Some have rebuked the idea that Christmas celebrations are "offensive", but others have emphasised that not everybody ...

The holiday season is filled with traditions, symbols and rituals that reflect centuries of history and cultural diversity.

As the only vegan in my family, the holidays can be challenging — I want everyone to enjoy the festivities without having to sacrifice their favorite foods. Luckily, the variety of seasonal ...

Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops ...