Thunderbirds are great spirits said to control the weather, according Native American myth. And a few have been spotted in ...

Americans are ‘over’ Christmas traditions — with a third wanting to swap traditional turkey for a juicy burger. A poll, of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festive period, found 31 percent are ...

It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults suppressed by Roman authorities. The story goes that, after Christianity ...

Not only do these traditions ensure that each entry in the series is recognizable and connected to the rest of the series, they also help Assassin's Creed games differentiate themselves from other ...

From Spain's “pooping log” to the mythical Yule cat of Iceland, here's a look at Christmas traditions in various parts of the world. The Christmas season is well and truly underway.

From yule logs to Christmas lights, here are the little-known origins of Christmas traditions You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. It turns ...

From carol concerts to Christmas trees galore. The royal family celebrate Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk, as opposed to Buckingham Palace. The country residence, which is 100 miles ...

“Due to the enduring influence of pagan traditions, Christmas celebrations in Belarus blend Christian customs with elements of folk rituals,” the national tourism agency says, noting that most ...

Advent translates to coming. In the 19th century, the tradition of counting down to Christmas four Sundays before the festivities began became popular. Later, Gerhard Lang commercialised the idea ...

Joanna Gaines, 46, opened up to PEOPLE about how her family’s holiday traditions are starting to change now that her kids are growing up and going off to college during an exclusive interview ...

India is a land of rich traditions and culture. Unlike the globally recognized January 1st celebrations, India also observes regional and traditional New Year festivities based on different ...

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 ...