An 18th-century Swedish winter ritual is spreading beyond Scandinavia. Demand for Lucia processions now outstrips capacity ...

The mayors of Tallinn and Tartu will proclaim the Christmas Peace in their respective cities at noon on Christmas Eve.

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" is an enduring and iconic holiday image, thanks to "The Christmas Song," a classic ...

Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

Nashville Predators players share their annual Christmas traditions, from cutting down trees to holiday meals to mini-stick ...

A chance dig for bait near Stockholm uncovered a massive silver hoard, shedding new light on Sweden’s earliest coinage and ...

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 12 The Wall Street Journal on Pete Hegseth's “Zombie Reaganism” You almost have to admire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...

Whether you’re easing into 2026 with reflection, racing toward midnight or dancing straight through it, Wednesday, Dec. 31 ...

It’s been almost two years since Christmas Mass has been held in the main church at the Church of the Gesu on Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. Renovations at the church started ...

But they also criticize the media’s simplistic depictions, especially in stories about Christian nationalism and a movement ...

This sensitive and intricately constructed drama about family ties also hails from the far north of Europe. Up where, it must ...

Ghost stories have long been a holiday tradition, so gather 'round the electronic hearth and watch some (or all) of these.