Advent calendars began by German Lutherans in the 19th century. The purpose was to share in the anticipation and hope of the ...

Recognition of the robin’s kindly act is found in Kerry and Clare, where the Irish name Spideog Mhuire, Mary’s robin, is used ...

Christmas hasn’t always been a joyful occasion for me. Often it has been a painful reminder of happier days gone by, especially the times when my kids were small, and Christmas excitement pervaded our ...

Ray Davies is one of the very greatest, along with John Lennon, a comparison that I do not offer lightly. Simply put, thank ...

It’s the darkest time of the year, which means Long Island’s sparkly displays are shining even brighter. The creativity, ...

A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Saturday became the oldest contestant to win ...

Through hard work and dedication, Ruston put itself it the position to contend for a state title. On Saturday, the Bearcats ...

Families were welcomed to a cup of hot chocolate and a meet-and-greet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and some took a ride on the ...

Chris McCausland’s parents reveal reason for missing show as Dianne praises his ‘honesty’ - Comedian is the firm ...

The final of the BBC One dance contest sees Comedian Chris McCausland, actress Sarah Hadland, JLS star JB Gill and Love ...

The comedian is the firm fan-favourite to take home the glitterball trophy but his parents unfortunately haven’t been able to ...

SHORTLY after the end of the Great War, on October 28, 1918, the independent Czechoslovak Republic was proclaimed and rose from the ashes of the collapsed Austro-Hungarian Empire. It gave the Czech ...