In Japan, there’s a centuries-old tradition built entirely around that impulse: ōsōji. Below, experts break down the meaning, ...

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas ...

The winter solstice is upon us, and with it, the longest night of the year. As the sunlight wanes in the Northern Hemisphere, ...

We live from moment to moment. We measure time in millennia, decades, years, months, weeks, days, minutes and seconds. This is practical since it allows us to determine our age, celebrate ...

The yule log tradition dates back to ancient Scandinavia, which is where Yule, a festival dedicated to the winter solstice, originated. To ring in the shortest day of the year, Scandinavians would ...

For Mexican culture, this season would not be complete without the iconic pan de muerto, a tradition that has been present in the country since pre-Hispanic times and is undoubtedly a hallmark of ...

Mardi Gras is arguably the biggest, flashiest party in the country. With its grand parades, colorful beads, elaborate masks, and booze-filled revelry, you probably think you have a pretty good idea of ...

I’m 9. From the moment I open my eyes one Sunday in 2007, I’m buzzing with anticipation. As an older sibling, roping my little sister into my schemes and plans is one of my talents; so very soon, the ...

Any other old-school English majors out there tasked with memorizing and then reciting the prologue of The Canterbury Tales in Old English back in the day? If so, chances are, you haven’t recovered.

With President Donald Trump back in office, some traditionalist Catholics have expressed optimism about the opportunities available to them to influence public policy and discourse. While America's ...

The great writer G. K. Chesterton delighted in paradoxes, those apparent contradictions that point to a deeper truth. Sometimes, however, the paradoxes are so shocking to our senses or our ...