Groundhog Day 2025 prediction: What's the forecast, the tradition behind it, and how accurate is it?Groundhog Phil predicted six more weeks of winter at the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney. However, historical data shows Phil...
02 Feb, 2025, 07.18 PM IST
Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Here is the history, traditions and significance of the festivalChristmas is celebrated on December 25. The date links to Roman and pagan winter solstice traditions. Early Christians adopted the date to ...
21 Dec, 2024, 01.48 PM IST
Why Do We Celebrate Xmas Day? A Historical PerspectiveOne of the biggest festival ever existed on the planet is obviously Christmas which is being celebrated by billions of people. Just like ev...
20 Dec, 2024, 01.17 AM IST
How Does Christmas Start? Exploring the Origins of the HolidayChristmas is one of the most celebrated holidays all over the world and it has always been a huge occasion. But there are several confusion...
19 Dec, 2024, 01.25 AM IST
Exploring the pagan roots of Christmas: 5 traditions that originated from pre-Christian practicesFrom Christmas carols, stuffing gifts into socks, dazzling trees decorated with fairy lights, many evergreen Christian traditions have paga...
24 Dec, 2023, 02.11 PM IST
Origin of Halloween: How this Celtic pagan harvest festival turned into major holiday in USThe origins of this beloved spooky festival actually go back a thousand years and are rooted in pagan tradition! It's widely celebrated on ...
27 Oct, 2023, 05.14 PM IST
Why is Halloween celebrated? Know the reason behind the October holidayThe word "Halloween" itself comes from the term "All Hallows' Eve," which is the evening before All Saints' Day, a Christian holiday.
06 Oct, 2023, 08.23 AM IST
Easter Sunday 2023: Know date, significanceThe origins of Easter can be traced back to the early years of Christianity when Jesus Christ was crucified and entombed. This year Easter ...
07 Apr, 2023, 07.25 PM IST
Imbolc: How to celebrate the festival which marks the end of winter?Burning fires to honor the return of sun is Imbolc custom. A wonderful way to commemorate this event is to gather with friends over an open...
03 Feb, 2023, 01.36 AM IST
How did Charles Dickens ‘reinvent’ Christmas as it’s known today?The present-day Christmas celebration is famously attributed to Charles Dickens, who associated Christmas with generosity and various virtu...
23 Dec, 2022, 10.32 PM IST
History Of Christmas: Fascinating tale of origin of Christmas, how it evolved throughout agesChristmas is almost approaching and it is time to learn about the history of Christmas throughout the generations.
22 Dec, 2022, 02.29 AM IST
Happy Halloween 2022: Greetings and messages to share with friendsDespite Halloween's relatively low profile in India, the younger generation is increasingly getting in on it. This year, on October 31st, p...
30 Oct, 2022, 03.54 PM IST
Halloween 2022: Learn about festival's history and originsHalloween night is celebrated in many countries, but we will discuss where this frightening holiday originated and how we are supposed to c...
28 Oct, 2022, 11.35 PM IST
Visiting a UNESCO heritage site? Keep these points in mind to be a responsible touristRemember you are a guest in someone else’s country. Acknowledging and respecting beliefs of the locals is a must for visitors.
10 May, 2018, 05.16 AM IST
Plan you dream destination wedding in Russia's YekaterinburgThis Russian city is very tourist-friendly, thanks to a plethora of attractions including libraries, theaters and museums.
31 Aug, 2017, 09.49 AM IST
Sheer blissAccording to Irish folklore, St Patrick used the tri-lobed leaf to explain the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, of the Father, the Son an...
04 Apr, 2012, 07.27 AM IST
Salut Now!According to pagan tradition, Romans used to observe New Year by engaging in drunken orgies. The ritual recreated the chaos that supposedly...
31 Dec, 2011, 03.45 AM IST