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 ...

“This regatta is a reflection of our resolve to embrace and promote our traditions while creatively harnessing the boundless opportunities within our maritime resources. Governor Sanwo-Olu ...

Although much of the world festively rings in the new year each December 31, we don’t all celebrate the same way. In the United States, we all know the traditions: the ball drop at Times Square, ...

People who celebrate Christmas in the UK have slightly different traditions than those who live in the US. From what is traditionally served at a Christmas Day feast to festive activities and ...

It’s believed the tradition has lasted since Victorian times when Nottinghamshire novelist DH Lawrence would eat a pork pie for breakfast on Christmas day. “It’s popular throughout the year, but ...

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 ...

Celebrated over eight days and nights, Hanukkah commemorates a people’s uprising and holy miracle from more than 2,000 years ago. On the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, a colorful menorah lights ...

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 ...

Indonesia’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight month to support the rupiah that fell past the key support level of 16,000 to the dollar. Bank Indonesia kept ...

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 ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and European leaders in Brussels as Ukraine seeks to bolster its defenses against Russian forces.