Kollyva, the boiled wheat-based sweet offered at Greek Orthodox memorial services for the souls of the dead, has roots in ...

Cultural diversity is a beautiful thing, and learning about traditions in other countries is always an enriching, eye-opening ...

The 2024 calendar may have come to an end, but the limited action we’ve seen from the NBA has given us a glimpse at some ...

As everyone is busy chasing resolutions for the new year, Christians in Russia are getting into the Christmas spirit — they are waiting to break their 40-day fast with a giant feast joined by ...

Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens. By Alan Cowell Costas Simitis ...

OK, Pippa. Let's hear your story. OK. So, a few years ago when I was living in London, I had gone to stay with my family for Christmas as per usual. And on Christmas Day, I'd been very lucky ...

the holiday took its name from the Greek word epipháneia which refers to "a deity's physical manifestation or revelation to mortals." The celebration of Epiphany officially ends the Christmas ...

Every holiday or festival causes streets and squares to change their appearance. Though no other occasion but Christmas transforms the whole of Budapest. A cup of mulled wine and a delicious Christmas ...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be considered the Super Bowl of discounts, but you shouldn’t sleep on after-Christmas Deals. During the short gap between Christmas and New Years—and frankl ...

Santa brings presents to kids in Greece on New Year’s Eve rather than on Christmas Eve. Photo of Santa with girl. Credit: vastateparksstaff / wikimedia commons CC BY 2.0 In the Greek Orthodox ...