From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated ...

People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome ...

Along with Christmas, jaaniõhtu (23 June) and jaanipäev (24 June) are the most important holidays in the Estonian calendar.

They all have the Romanian citizenship and speak Romanian at home. Nevertheless, she sends her kids to the school to learn more about their origins. “I want my kids to know our traditions, to know ...

In Romania and Moldova, Christmas is celebrated with lively traditions such as folk theatrical performances and caroling. Children go with a “Goat” (Capra)—a doll on a stick, performing skits and ...

Christmas celebration in Romania, a largely orthodox Christian nation, is one of the most cherished holidays with unique festive traditions. Most people observe fasting, confession, and the Holy ...

Russia launched an “inhumane” attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, with explosions reported across the country, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said. It is ...

Russia launched an “inhumane” attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, with explosions reported across the country, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said. It is ...

Why some people celebrate Christmas in January. Thanks to a decision made more than 400 years ago, not all Christians observe the holiday on December 25.

Christmas trees: While I am not a good cook, I thought I would tell you about a tradition we did for years in our house. We always had a fresh tree that we cut down ourselves or bought at a lot.

Colinde or Christmas caroling is a popular Christmas tradition in Romania. Children, as well as adults, go caroling on Christmas Eve, with some dressed in traditional costumes bearing bells, whips, ...