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 ...

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The number nine is considered an auspicious number in Japanese culture, making this tradition a particularly meaningful part of the wedding celebration. The paebaek is an important moment in a ...

This year we were lucky enough to experience two Christmases, in two countries, in one day. After experiencing Christmas in Japan (with the requisite KFC meal and Christmas cake), we boarded on a ...

On Dec. 24 and 25, visitors can see their handwritten messages or pictures on dedicated devices projected on a board as to create a massive Christmas card. The illumination event will be held ...

OGA, Akita Prefecture—Wearing menacing masks and straw coats, a father-son team kept a tradition alive here by making the rounds and terrifying households, including children. Two years ago ...

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

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Experience St. Peter's Basilica in revolutionary ways with AI and photogrammetry. A groundbreaking collaboration between Microsoft, the Vatican, and Iconem reveals hidden details while preserving ...

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