Colorful Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations took place around the Bay Area and worldwide on Wednesday.

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions ...

CHRISTMAS QUIRKS The 14 most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world – and the confusion that led to a Japanese custom ...

As Christians celebrate Christmas, Pope Francis, in his traditional Christmas message, urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms ...

Christmas, the traditional Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, is being celebrated by people around the world, as has been done for centuries.

Festive feasts take on many forms around the world, with flavours, ingredients and traditions reflecting local cultures and histories. Whether it’s spicy stews, sweet breads or seafood ...

Christmas 2024: From lighting candles in Colombia to visiting the cemetery in Finland, here’s how people around the world start their holiday season.

From New York's Rockefeller tree to Medellin's annual festival of lights, this is how cities around the world are decked out for Christmas.

Whatever your own gifting traditions are, there's something wonderful in knowing the unique ways different world cultures show their love and appreciation with a gift.

Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. Beyond the familiar traditions like Santa Claus, a fir ...

This week’s Third Thursday in Summerville will celebrate Christmas around the world. Our book selections are keeping to that theme. For more information, along with upcoming events and ...

Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. While Christmas is, at its core, a Christian holiday ...