When you think of Christmas, most think of Santa Claus. Although the legendary character Santa is part of Christmas, it hasn’t always been like that. In fact, Santa Claus is the product of the merging ...

This video explores how Christmas traditions changed in Russia during the early Soviet period under Joseph Stalin. It explains how Western-style Christmas celebrations first appeared in Russia during ...

Traditional reindeer racing has drawn an international crowd to the town of Salla in northern Finland. Handlers raced behind ...

Honoring residents’ cultural traditions through activities, food, and environment is an important part of successful person-centered care. Here’s how to get it right.

While the dates and exact celebrations of Carnival vary by location, the United States celebrates Mardi Gras beginning 10 ...

Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holy day. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including those in ...

This year, Russian President Putin attended an overnight Orthodox Christmas service at the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious in the Moscow Region MOSCOW, January 7. /TASS/. Russian ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a Russian Orthodox Christmas service on January 7, 2026, at the Church of St. George the Victorious near Moscow, where he praised the country's soldiers for ...