How a mild-mannered suburban Chicago delivery driver transforms into Bearman

Several people close to Don Wachter describe him as a nice man who keeps to himself. When he gets into costume and becomes ...

Serbian Orthodox community in Denver gathers to celebrate Christmas Eve traditions

Jan. 6 marks one of the most important days of the year for Serbian Orthodox Christians, and families across the Denver metro ...
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January 6 in Bulgaria: Faith, Folklore, and Winter Rituals of Yordanovden

Yordanovden, celebrated on January 6, is one of the most significant religious and cultural holidays in Bulgaria. Known ...
Greek Reporter

The Spirit of Dionysus: The Revival of Winter Traditions in Macedonia

Nowhere else in Greece have traditions rooted in the worship of Dionysus remained as vibrant as in Eastern Macedonia ...
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Is this the world's biggest owl gathering? During winter nearly 1,000 owls descend onto a tiny Serbian town centre – and at night it's party time

This medium-sized owl is indeed quite scarce, normally detected by a haunting, wavering hoot that emanates from the deepest, darkest corners of woods. Its owlets, meanwhile, are renowned for their ...