Scholars reveal that much of what we think we know about Vikings and Norse mythology is based on later reinterpretations rather than original sources.

This summer in Vancouver, dozens of people gathered to attend a conference organized and attended by some of Canada’s most ...

Scholars of Scandinavian studies at the Cluster of Excellence are investigating cultural memories of pre-Christian Nordic ...

The word Halloween seems like a good place to start. The Christian holiday All Saints' Day has been celebrated on Nov. 1 for over a thousand years. Another word for "saint" is "hallow" — as in ...

Yule is also a time for gathering with loved ones and sharing a festive meal. Traditional foods include roasted meats, root vegetables, wassail (mulled wine or spiced cider), Yule log cakes, ...

In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.

Prepare to have your perception of the past completely shaken! From what the Roman emperors wore to how pirates actually ...

Manx people are preparing to mark Hop-tu-Naa by carving turnip lanterns and singing about Jinny the Witch. The Celtic festival is the oldest unbroken tradition on the Isle of Man, and is celebrated on ...

How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies and stockings by the fireplace become Christmas symbols? Christmas symbols we all ...

Holiday traditions feel timeless, like they’ve always existed in their current form. Families gather around Christmas trees. Kids hunt for Easter eggs. Couples kiss under mistletoe without questioning ...