There’s a tradition among poets to write a poem to put inside the Christmas cards they send. So, the BBC World Service has commissioned one specially from the poet, dramatist and novelist Michael ...

Soviet New Years, a ritual that survived the country’s dissolution, may be in danger of slipping away.

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the ...

Presvytera Alyona Kruchko, whose husband is a cleric at the Cathedral of Saint Righteous Anna in the town of Stolbtsy, runs a blog for religious mothers, sings in the church choir and sews unique ...

The Christmas tree during the Deck the Plaza event outside of Dallas City Hall, on Friday, Dec. 05, 2025. The annual holiday event hosted live performances, snow tubing, fireworks and a Christmas tree ...

As it is in so many places, Christmas in France is all about family, friends, and food. While it’s generally a low-key affair marked by gatherings of relatives and treats for children, it also has the ...

On the eve of one of the brightest and most revered holidays, Christmas, many people are thinking about how to find the most ...

In his holiday sermon at the Pentagon, Graham cited scripture as a justification for war. But what if Samuel got ...

America has always been a diverse nation, and Christmas is not the only holiday to be celebrated. Our diversity makes us stronger, more interesting ...