Wedding cakes have unexpectedly ancient origins, and some of the traditions associated with them have been around a long time ...

In the United States, we all know the traditions: the ball drop at Times Square, sharing a kiss with a loved one at the stroke of midnight, and countless fireworks. But elsewhere around the globe, ...

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 ...

“Leading up to Christmas we’re busy,” said Jo Belcher at March House Farm in Great Dalby. “It might seem odd to other people, but to have a pork pie on Christmas morning is certainly worth it.” It’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s a look at some of the foods, stories, and customs that shape how Christmas is observed around the world. There’s no such thing as a “white Christmas” in the land down under.

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 ...