From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, ...

On Christmas Eve in 1741, their leader, Count Nicolas Ludwig von Zinzendorf, who was visiting them, led them to a stable, ...

Selena Fox has been promoting pagan inclusion in public life for 50 years — from advocating for witches in the military to ...

My earliest religious memory is of our synagogue’s Ner Tamid: the decorative electric lamp that hangs in every sanctuary, above the ark holding the Torah scrolls. This lamp, I learned from parents and ...

People are gathering at Stonehenge and elsewhere across the northern hemisphere to mark the start of astronomical winter.

One of the most cherished Mexican Christmas traditions is “Las Posadas.” This nine-day reenactment symbolizes Mary and Joseph ...

The Enlightenment heralded the age of reason, reshaping societies and intellectual pursuits by elevating logic and empirical understanding as the cornerstones of progress .

Peace in the Judaeo-Christian tradition is much richer than merely the absence of conflict, though that is included. The ...

When Andy finds himself on Santa’s naughty list, he gathers a crew of fellow naughty kids to pull off the ultimate Christmas ...

Hanukkah begins on Christmas this year, marking a rare coincidence of the Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur according to different calendars. The alignment invites reflection on how two tradi ...

From timeless carols to dazzling tree lighting ceremonies, the Christmas magic unfolds, writes When a cold breeze begins to ...