Have you planned out your holiday gift giving yet? If you’re anything like me, you might be waiting until the last minute.

But did you know that the tale of Christmas probably goes back to the ancient city of Rome? Yep, without the Saturnalia ...

The ancient Christian community in the coastal city of Tyre has little cause for celebration this year, with many mourning ...

Greece is steeped in fascinating holiday traditions, with its Christmas carols, or kalanda, being some of the most ...

Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new ...

According to Greek folklore, a group of tiny goblins, called kalikantzaroi, come out during Christmas hoping to wreak some ...

Twinkling lights, stars, bells and revolutionary flags are strung above the ancient streets of the old city of Damascus.

Roman Pagan celebrations in December hold major similarities to modern-day Christmas festivities, but how did they come to be?

The gold ring (shown above) was found on that road, and dates to roughly the same time period. The ring is a Roman nicolo, ...

The church bells still ring in Syria’s ancient Christian enclaves, but their sound carries a bittersweet resonance. Two weeks ...

The Christmas tree originally dates back to before Christmas, tying into how ancient civilizations celebrated the Winter ...