If Christmas feels imported today, it is only because we have forgotten its older story, one that began in India long before ...

From religious hymns to classic covers by some of the commonwealth’s best known musicians, PA Local’s holiday playlist spans ...

On Christmas Eve, a lot of my friends go out drinking. Others frantically prepare uncountable sides and desserts ahead of the ...

In the aftermath of the death of Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Nieves Valenti, new details have emerged about his ...

Liam Corry said simple Irish traditions have since been influenced by others across the globe to blend ancient pagan customs ...

One of the earliest influences on Secret Santa is the story of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity ...

But the hotels that opened in 2025 suggest the industry might finally be asking better questions. After surveying this year's ...

In Naukuchiatal, days start slow. You wake up to the chirping of the Yellow-Billed Blue Himalayan Magpie, the local resident ...

Huge names in the entertainment world died this year, including Diane Keaton, Robert Redford, Ozzy Osbourne, Roberta Flack and Brian Wilson.

Situated on the outskirts of Scotland's largest city stands the recently transformed Mar Hall Hotel and Resort. To clarify, ...

In short: more carbon in the air does not guarantee more carbon in the wood. Between those two lies a living network of ...

A rare fossil plant reveals how early plants moved water and food, helping to explain the secrets of tree growth.