From Grenfell Tower to ancient Mediterranean cities, we're still creating gods and shrines in unexpected places.

How should Christmas be celebrated? A religious festival, a commercial opportunity or a pagan mid-winter tradition? It's sometimes the case that a tradition is observed though most of the onlookers ...

The modern Christmas tree appeared for the first time in Germany at the end of the 16th century. However, it was first used as a symbol of Christianity by St. Boniface of England, who served as a ...

Revolutionary totalitarian regimes have long attempted to make Christmas disappear, or to at least make Christmas into something more to the state’s liking. The earliest example of this can found with ...

Christmas remains the most cherished holiday in Estonia, representing a unique fusion of the traditional and modern, the secular and the religious. While heavily influenced by Nordic customs, ...

From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, and togetherness. Its evergreen branches, twinkling lights, and ...

It was actually the Winter Solstice Festival that was co-opted by the church and renamed Christmas. But I mean the Yule log, the tree, even Santa's red suit, that's all remnants of Pagan worship." ...

Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s, while two others delve even further into the ...

Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s, while two others delve even further into the past. Some proposed explanations seem more accurate than others.

Christmas 2024 Religious Programming on the BBC There'll be live worship, musical celebration, traditional carols and spiritual contemplation across TV, BBC iPlayer, Radio and BBC Sounds ...

Rudolph Walker and Anita Rani (Image: BBC/Big Circus Media) The BBC will showcase a vibrant range of festive programming across television and radio this Christmas. Our content will include live ...