Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...

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Celebrations for medieval peasants were frequent and centered around religious holidays, and the longest and most festive of ...

Images of the son of God depict him as petting lions, rescuing another boy from a tower, and standing on a sunbeam.

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Italian study suggests that children — especially boys — who participate in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less prone to develop symptoms of “oppositional defiance" in early adolescence.

Discover the magic of German Christmas markets in Stuttgart, Rothenburg, and Munich. Learn about Glühwein, local crafts, and 500-year-old holiday traditions.