The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

For some, it’s the beads, the King Cake, or the fanfare. For others, it’s a couple of days off to let loose. And for many, it ...

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by Christian and secular people across the globe who gather with families, ...

Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th December of every yearIt is a time for celebration, merriment, and family reunion for many, as it comes with the holiday ...

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan ...

IF you were born in the 20th or 21st century, Jan. 1 feels “natural.” We count down, watch fireworks, exchange greetings and ...

Aside from Easter, Christmas is perhaps Christianity’s most sacred date. As a celebration of Christ’s birth, the holiday is ...

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 due to a mix of theology, symbolism, and historical context, not a single pagan ...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that occurs on December 25th and celebrates the birth of Jesus. In the liturgical year ...

Christmas, now marked by lights, music and gift-giving across much of the world, began as a quiet religious observance rooted ...