The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer ...

Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days ...

Organisers of the event hailed it as another 'big success' despite the rainy conditions on Sunday afternoon. Alison Todd, who helps organise the event said: "It was a big success despite the weather.

Leavenworth sits like a Bavarian daydream against a backdrop of evergreen forests and snow-capped peaks, about two hours east ...

The wide-open Kansas sky provides spectacular sunsets every evening. Your retirement dollars stretch impressively far in Kingman. Rental homes average $450-650 monthly for comfortable living spaces.

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. As the parishioners of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Charlotte count down the days to ...

Time to undeck the halls? With Christmas in the rearview, an age-old debate has reentered the chat: when should you take down your seasonal decor? It ultimately comes down to personal preference. For ...

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, many people from around the world will mark the beginning of 2026 with a unique tradition: Wearing a particular color of underwear. The superstition—which ...

Elderly and ailing, a potter named Georges-André Colas penned a six-page letter to the Regional Archaeological Service of Burgundy in October 2008. “Dear Sir or Madam, although I am aware of the ...

If you’re looking to ring in 2026 with good vibes and even better intentions, you might have come across the 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve tradition that’s currently doing the rounds on TikTok. Snacking ...

If New Year’s Eve is about celebration, New Year’s Day is imbued with superstition. Every year on January 1, a peculiar assortment of historic rituals are performed as a way to invite good fortune for ...

Whether you're a bit superstitious or not, the New Year can still represent new beginnings. As the calendar changes to January 2026, there are a lot of different ways people welcome in the New Year ...