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 ...

Today is Christmas Day, a connection to some of the most ancient of all known northern European shamanic traditions. Like ...

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

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

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

An ancient Greek custom of decorating tree branches might have inspired the modern-day decoration of the Christmas tree.

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