TASS-FACTBOX.On the night of December 24-25, Catholics and Protestants, as well as a number of Orthodox believers, celebrate the Nativity of Christ - one of the most important Christian holidays, ...

Dec. 26 marks 200 years since the Decembrist uprising in St. Petersburg. Liberal army officers, inspired by Western ideals ...

Winter in Canada is a season rich with holidays, traditions, and celebrations that reflect the country’s diverse cultural and ...

Ireland has become one of the most expensive destinations in Europe, with rising prices for accommodation, dining, transportation, and everyday travel expenses. While the country offers dramatic ...

A journey into little-known Polish Christmas and New Year rituals rooted in pre-Christian belief, rural magic, and communal performance. From ritual breads and flirtatious carols to masked processions ...

"Many cultures have Christmas hymns, but the particular tradition among Poles is very strong," said the Rev. Aron Maghsoudi, ...

EADaily, December 25th, 2025. Who left from Russian singer Alla Pugacheva, who was married twice in the Orthodox Church, ...

Celebrate in 16 languages with special mass timings across churches, ensuring a multicultural festive experience ...

Christmas is over, so why are 12 percent of the world’s Christians waiting until January 7 to celebrate? Orthodox Christmas is celebrated by approximately 260 million people worldwide, both in ...

WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center will be screening a film in the New Year about Orthodox Christianity, which has been experiencing a surge of converts in recent years, in an effort to promote works ...

Hindu Rashtra Samanvy Samiti, a Hindu nationalist outfit, today challenged Hindus, those who call themselves progressive and tolerant of all religions, to prove that the real Santa Claus exists and ...