More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

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when should you put away your Christmas decorations and holiday wear? This seemingly innocuous question is not as simple as it seems. That is, if you want to follow certain traditions or even ...

According to the online encyclopaedia Britannica, Epiphany comes from the Greek word for manifestation or to reveal ... it is still seen as the point when many people take down their Christmas ...

The decorations, which were traditionally put up on Christmas Eve, used to stay out until February 2 (the end of Candlemas). This used to be the official end of Christmas in Medieval England.

Evergreens like fir, holly, ivy, and mistletoe that thrived in winter despite the darkness and the cold were favourite decorations for the Christmas season. Illustration by Birket Foster for the ...

CHRISTMAS is over for another year, leaving many to wonder when is the best time to take festive decorations down. The decision is down to you when it comes to packing up the tinsel and the tree.

MANY of us will be taking down our Christmas decorations over the next couple of days. Storing your festive gear properly can prevent damage and make it last for years to come. Here are simple and ...