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

An ancient Iranian god of the sun ... The festival is believed to be the source of many modern Christmas traditions, including wreaths made from holly and ivy, caroling, and advent candles.

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Have you ever wondered what Christmas sounded like hundreds of years ago? WBBM got an answer from a Northwestern music scholar who discovered ancient carols from Latin America ...

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IN KASHMIR, a centuries-old tradition is in crisis. The artisans who create intricate papier-mâché Christmas decorations for the international market are grappling with a sharp decline in business, ...

Ancient Christmas gift tradition continues with various gifting options like healthy hampers from HealthyRasayanam and Nourish Organics, kid-friendly mixes from Slurrp Farm, artistic home accents ...

This year, thousands of Ethiopian pilgrims and international tourists gathered in the historic town of Lalibela to celebrate ...

The 12th day after Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, but was known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) or Little Christmas. It was a day when roles ...

The ancient Christian community in the coastal city of Tyre has little cause for celebration this year, with many mourning their dead and still rattled by months of Israeli bombardment. The ...