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The Barefoot Fire-Walking Ritual of Anastenaria Lives On in Greece
Hundreds of people descend on the town of Langadas near Thessaloniki each year to participate in the ancient fire-walking ritual of "Anastenaria" in which barefoot people walk on glowing coals.
The communities which celebrate this ritual are descended from refugees...
Culture
Mistletoe Marks Joy of Christmas, New Life All Over the World
Mistletoe is one of those plants that lives almost all over the globe and at this time of year, it gives us something to look forward to -- or not -- at holiday gatherings.
Here are some things you may...