Karwa Chauth involves morning prayers, a Sargi meal, a day-long fast for husbands' well-being, and a moon-viewing ceremony. Women wear auspicious colors and refrain from strenuous activities. The ...

a plate of enchiladas verdes, some cigarettes, a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and an immense gratitude to delight in their presence, thanks to the magic of a culture that instilled this belief.

Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, rituals strengthen family ties and cultural identity, and learn about its evolution from a 3,000 year old practice to a global ...

Here, Katy McGuiness looks at some ancient Irish food traditions and the - often dark and spooky - predictions associated with them… Halloween is thought to have its origins in the pre-Christian ...

There's something special about the holiday season. A celebration of family, peace and prosperity, it's a time for gathering with those you love while recognizing life's many blessings. However ...

While Halloween may have started with ancient Celtic traditions, it has grown into a global celebration with each country adding its own unique spin. From the colorful parades in Japan to the ...

Found in a cremation cemetery in Belgium, the skeleton includes bones dating to the Neolithic period and a Roman-era skull, according to a new study Sonja Anderson The 3,800-year-old site near the ...

It’s a passion I come across repeatedly during my few days in Seoul, crisscrossing the vast city on a mission to experience its youth culture in all its many guises. There’s even a complex ...

Get obsessed with us. Five days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda ...

“Company culture” is a term used so often that it’s starting to lose its meaning. But culture shouldn’t just be a buzzword you employ in website copy or employee handbooks. Investing in ...

Customs vary, but can include standard Catholic rituals — including attending Mass and praying for the dead with rosary beads — and folk customs — including cleaning and adorning grave sites ...