The country is also known for its famed Christmas markets. In the Czech Republic, women submerge a branch of a cherry tree under water. If it blooms they will marry the next year. On Dec. 4 ...

Among these wishes, finding true love is one of the most common. As we inch closer to 2025, Christmas rituals become a powerful tool to attract a meaningful relationship. When performed with ...

On the morning of December 25, the royal family walks in step with each other to St Mary Magdalene Church for a 45-minute Christmas service. One of the most cherished Christmas traditions of the royal ...

Along with the festivities, Christmas traditions are carried out annually. My family have a few small Christmas traditions, for example, my favourite, the real candles on the Christmas tree ...

We are surrounded by objects daily, yet at Christmastime, they often take on a new, more important meaning. They not only complete the spaces we inhabit but also help in the performance of rituals and ...

[Sammy Omingo, Standard] We survived the traffic miasma to get upcountry for the annual Christmas rituals. These past few days, Kenyans have witnessed miles upon miles of stalled motor vehicles on ...

Analysis: there are many Irish folk rituals associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan The twelfth and final day of Christmas, January 6 ...

We will add that the data did suggest that some types of behaviour improved if children were exposed to a lot of Christmas rituals, like putting up a tree and going carolling, and that these ...