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Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, almost single-handedly brought the tradition of the Christmas tree to the British Isles, and, from there, it...

Behind today’s mythical Santa Claus from the North Pole, is a real saint – St. Nicholas. How he came to be today’s gift-giving jolly...

The tradition of the ''Karavaki,'' which is Greek for ''small boat,'' is deeply rooted in the folkways of a country with a symbiotic relationship with the sea.

A stunning video of Athens sparkling with Christmas lights was released over the weekend by Up Stories showing the Greek capital in all its...

Greece has amazing destinations for Christmas. Although it is globally known for its warm, sunny summers, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters, the country...

Ukraine has rejected a temporary ceasefire proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader has asked Ukraine to comply with a 36-hour ceasefire...

Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in most parts of the world. Supposedly, this was the date of the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore,...

King Charles made a surprising reference to Greek Orthodoxy during his Christmas message watched by millions in the UK. He spoke bout his "life-long wish"...

Many people in Greece have roots from Asia Minor, and their refugee ancestors brought with them many unique Christmas traditions and customs. The festive season...

The Christmas tree, the lights, the manger, the wrapped presents under the tree, the stockings next to the fireplace, the Christmas-themed movies on TV...