Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a vibrant celebration held the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. This tradition is steeped in history and ...

IrishCentral Contributor Ethan Rooney takes a look at how Ireland's cultural roots are being brought to the fore of modern-day contemporary life.

In the Orthodox calendar there are special memorial days - Parents' Saturdays. One of them precedes Shrovetide and Great Lent ...

YEREVAN—Armenians gathered outside Saint Anna Church Church in Yerevan on February 13 to celebrate Trndez, an ancient ...

"Wassail!" yelled the crowd. "Cider for everyone!" In an orchard by a Welsh castle, hundreds of people gathered to wish good ...

"We found it by accident. It was amazing. A whole statue appeared in front of us." Archaeologists excavating an ancient Roman ...

The kukeri festival (pictured) is a colorful tradition in which men wear intricate costumes and masks depicting mythical ...

Every year during this month, the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, becomes the center of attention for a quirky and beloved tradition: Groundhog Day. This fun celebration, featuring the famou ...

Wassail!” yelled the crowd. “Cider for everyone!” In an orchard by a Welsh castle, hundreds of people gathered to wish good health ...