Every year the Islander's founding editor, Earl Brechlin, writes a holiday story intended to be read on Christmas Eve. It is ...

Today, the 13 brothers are said to leave presents in well-behaved youngsters’ shoes. But they used to be depicted as frightening monsters ...

Like a tempestuous god, Iceland changes its mood throughout the year. When the ice melts, it reveals black lava fields, ...

Aesop's Fables are some of the most famous ancient Greek tales with moral lessons in history, and many of the tales are used ...

And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For ...

A great king of Ethiopia by the name of Balthazar brought gold, joining other wise leaders bringing frankincense and myrrh, ...

Krampus is a complex figure associated with Christmas myth and folklore. He’s simultaneously a punishing enforcer of good ...

The Yule Cat (or Christmas Cat) is a fearsome feline from Icelandic folklore. According to legend, the Yule Cat prowls the ...

Holiday Special #1 hits stores this week, bringing festive chaos to the Marvel Universe. Will the scaly trickster save ...

Europe is full of all kinds of different folklore. Thankfully, there are many games available for fans of that folklore.

If you answered “yes” to any of those, here’s an easy way to get them: Buy books penned by these Clark County children’s authors. The books are available locally as well as online or can be ordered by ...

Summit County has a calendar full of holiday events leading up to Christmas, catering to everyone from children to adults. Whether you’re in search of family-friendly activities or the opportunity to ...