But gift giving this time of year dates to an even older tradition ... Christmas is considered distinctly American, the festival was banned in the nation's earliest days. New England's Puritan ...
The Maha Kumbh, one of India's largest religious festivals, pays homage to the country's rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit. Amidst a tapestry of devotion and technology, one particular ...
A private members' bill to replace mandatory collective worship in schools with inclusive assemblies has received cross party support. The Education (Assemblies) Bill, brought by Liberal Democrat peer ...
Christmas decorations are typically put up on Advent Sunday, the fourth Sunday before the big day and most people take them down on the Twelfth NIght (12 days after Christmas) - although some may ...
However, in medieval times, people would leave their festive decorations up until Candlemas. It marks the official end of the festive period in England and falls exactly 40 days after Christmas and is ...