Halloween is thought to have begun in the Celtic fringes of Britain, becoming adapted over the decades by Christian traditions ... the devil threw him a burning ember which he kept in a turnip.

From scrambled egg festivals to monkey buffets, it’s safe to say that there are some rather weird and wonderful traditions that take place around the world. First up is La Tomatina, the largest food ...

Different regions embrace unique traditions and legends. Diwali, is one of the most beautiful and dazzling festivals of the Indian sub-continent. This ‘Festival of Lights’ has been an object ...

There's something special about the holiday season. A celebration of family, peace and prosperity, it's a time for gathering with those you love while recognizing life's many blessings. However ...

A group of volunteers with the Canaan Farmers Hall worked with local elementary school students this fall to paint 28 barn quilts, which were on display Saturday. CANAAN — Across Maine and ...

When faced with a potential order to deploy the U.S. military within the nation’s borders, however, service members may find themselves in a situation where upholding the military’s tradition ...

A man has been rescued by firefighters from a burning building in Sheffield. Fire crews were called at 09:09 BST to reports of a blaze in a first floor flat on City Road. South Yorkshire Fire and ...

In a heartfelt message on his Facebook page, President Lazarus Chakwera announced the arrival of Jamaican roots reggae icon Burning Spear, who recently paid a courtesy call at Kamuzu Palace. This ...

An ancient tradition of knocking people's heads against a stone in Cornwall may come to an end after a town council was told it can no longer insure it under its current provider. The much-loved ...

While the tradition of baking a cake for Election Day has largely fallen by the wayside, the practice goes back hundreds of years. Though historians disagree on the origins of Election Cake ...