Orthodox Christians participated in blessing of the waters ceremonies, while Catholics in the Vatican attended Mass in St.

Epiphany Koliva, a version of the food eaten at funerals in Eastern Europe, has been prepared for many centuries on the Greek island of Crete.

Father Vasyl Diychuk, 41, shows the spot near the river where his village used to build an ice town on Epiphany, celebrated ...

While most across the UK will be busy tracking Santa today, ready to wake up on December 25 to begin the celebrations and ...

Another added: "Christmas tradition [is] spending all of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day visiting family individually because nobody gets along. "Roll on Boxing Day where I will be in the pub for ...

Many Australians wouldn't think of eating the carp they catch, but for the Eastern European communities, the bony fish is an ...

Few things encapsulate Europe's motto United in Diversity as much as Christmas traditions. From the Caucasus to the Atlantic coast, the way in which the continent celebrates the festive season and ...

The Royal Family is set to host yet another year of Christmas traditions, with a number of staple on-season traditions to take place. From a good royal kickabout to the time of gift-giving ...

But A Christmas Carol is where Dickens created this long-lasting tradition that many cultures ... the celebration of Christmas was in decline in Europe. This was due to the Industrial Revolution ...

People who celebrate Christmas in the UK have slightly different traditions than those who live in the US. From what is traditionally served at a Christmas Day feast to festive activities and ...