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 ...

My favorite Christmas memory from elementary school was the week-long “Christmas Traditions Around the World” adventure in 2 nd grade. Every day, the class would travel to a new classroom and learn ...

In this Dec. 25, 2015, photo, Karen Quispe prepares to fight another woman for sport at the Takanakuy ritual fighting event on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. Taking part in the fights is voluntary, and ...

When it comes to holiday traditions, Santa and his reindeer are being upstaged by some quirky and unexpected traditions around the world. From a gift-pooping log in Spain to a mythical cat that ...

'Tis the season when bright, wrapped packages are exchanged. Whether the gift is for a loved one or your Secret Santa exchange, there's always thrill when receiving. Gifting is universal, but many ...

As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season — with food. When immigrants from Italy made their way to the United ...