The Yule Lads are one of several Icelandic Christmas traditions rooted in folklore. During the 13 days leading up to ...

Greece celebrates Saint Nicholas, known in the Christian Orthodox faith to be the predecessor of Santa Claus, on Dec. 6th.

Mezzo-soprano Xeni Tziouvaras is an international performer, but this weekend, she’ll be returning to her home church for a ...

There are lots of different ways people celebrate Christmas around the world. In Japan, a bucket of KFC fried chicken has become a holiday staple. Christmas Eve in Finland can involve going to the ...

On January 7, Christmas is celebrated by the Russian, Georgian, Jerusalemite, Polish and Serbian Orthodox churches, the Athos monasteries in Greece, as well as the Eastern Catholic Church and the Old ...

Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. While Christmas is, at its core, a Christian holiday ...