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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

telling the historical background of Santa Claus and holiday traditions in Hopkinsville. Brett Pritchett, museum learning coordinator, began the program with the history and origin of Santa Claus.

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 ...

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 ...

Donald Trump has won the Kentucky contest, NBC News projects, and secured the state’s eight Electoral College votes. In 2020, Trump won Kentucky with 62% of the vote to Biden’s 36%.

Yes, the flintlock muzzleloader season for deer begins Dec. 26. Bob Frye, a spokesman for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, said Pennsylvania’s flintlock season is unique in the United States.

Each culture has their own unique traditions used to mark the occasion. "¡Feliz Navidad!" is how you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish. With Spanish as one of the most spoken languages in the ...

Americans are ‘over’ Christmas traditions — with a third wanting to swap traditional turkey for a juicy burger. A poll, of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festive period, found 31 percent are ...