The long-running annual tradition is said to be inspired by celebrations of the winter solstice. Valkenburg, in the southern Netherlands, has much of the usual European Christmas charms to entice ...

Imagine the aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filling the crisp, winter air as you wander down cobbled streets surrounded by storybook buildings illuminated by a glow of white lights.

Europe’s traditions are often as surprising as they ... In December, kids “feed” it daily. On Christmas Eve, they whack it with sticks while singing. The log then “poops” out small ...

But gift giving this time of year dates to an even older tradition. Pagans in Europe and the Middle East ... the ancient Roman equivalent of "Merry Christmas!" From our morning news briefing ...

Discover the symbolic significance of Easter baskets in Poland and Ukraine, as they represent hope, renewal, and Christ's ...

We spoke to a panel of parents from families around the UK to discover some common as well as quirky traditions that they do around Christmas time. We asked them to share their thoughts on what ...

Easter is a celebration of spring and new life. Eggs and flowers are rather obvious symbols of female fertility, but in European traditions, the bunny, with its amazing reproduction potential ...

From egg hunts to ham dinners, these easter traditions and food will add meaning to your holiday, whether you’re in the UK or elsewhere around the world.

They not only complete the spaces we inhabit but also help in the performance of rituals and observance of traditions, whether they be religious, family or folk. A lot has been written about Polish ...