From a thrilling, seven-part epic to a compelling new novel set off the coast of Naples, our critics review June’s latest fiction ...

When Chuck Pettry, a retired coal miner from Logan County, walked into a Charleston jeweler last fall, he wasn’t looking for anything flashy or trendy. What Chuck wanted was something ...

Bent over by age and arthritis, the Phillips, Wisconsin, resident continued to build life-size and larger-than-life concrete ...

Revealed: Secret cruise ship codes and their meanings – from the ones for disasters to symbols for swingers Secret code words are used on cruise ships to suppress panic among passengers and to ...

The wedjat amulets, representing the Eye of Horus, were placed within the mummy's wrappings to ensure their integrity in the afterlife. This practice, evolving over three millennia, demonstrates the ...

Such celebrations have removed the original meaning of Christmas completely, and focus only on material enjoyment. A symbol of this is the Santa Claus figure, a portly old man in red who brings gifts ...

It’s Christmastime, and the symbols of the season are everywhere. Christmas plants include numerous conifer species, poinsettia, mistletoe, and holly. Species-wise, poinsettia is the most ...

A brightly lit Christmas tree is a special symbol of the season that sparks joy and awe. For Joe Briganti and his son, Adam, the town’s annual Guilford Tree Lighting in 2016 sparked their ...

This Christmas, mistletoe isn’t just a backdrop for romance or holiday cheer. It’s a reminder of nature’s quiet resilience and its ability to surprise us with gifts we never expected.

Johnson asked Pike and LePlante to use their talents “to do whatever they want” with the space, as long as the 19 traditional Christmas symbols were somewhere in the house.

Uncover the symbolism and significance of the Star of Christmas. Explore its meaning, history, and traditions, and discover how it shines bright during the holiday season.