Unalaska’s Church of the Holy Ascension hasn’t had a resident priest for a few months, but that didn’t stop parishioners from organizing their annual Christmas celebration. Although no ...

Back in the 1990s, it was fashionable to complain about what Hubert Vedrine, then the French foreign minister, called American hyperpuissance, or “hyperpower.” The left-leaning diplomat ...

While you may be familiar with the American traditions of marriage—the bride wearing white, a couple exchanging rings, and vows that end in “I do”—there are endless unique wedding ...

US President Trump announced that Venezuela has agreed to accept illegal ... a broad role as envoy for special missions, traveled to Caracas to speak to Maduro as the new administration vows ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog ...

Six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela in recent months were freed ... There was no need to send someone to Caracas.” The dispute over the election results sparked nationwide protests.

One folk tradition that continues in some homes on St. Brigid's Day (or Imbolc) is that of the Brigid's Bed. The girls and young unmarried women of the household or village create a corn dolly to ...

Behind is Jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly. (Venezuela's presidential press office, via AP) CARACAS, Venezuela — Six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela in recent ...

For Chinese across the world, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, festive traditions, holiday shopping and diverse cultural and tourism activities. This year, it falls on Jan. 29 ...

Each year, around one-fifth of the global population takes part in this cherished tradition. Spring Festival's core customs -- celebrating family reunions, wishing for good fortune and creating ...