With the holiday season upon us, I’m thinking of all the connections between our traditions, especially as expressed through ritual. What could be more ritualistic than Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, ...

Many of the holiday traditions we celebrate today traveled across oceans and generations before becoming part of modern holiday culture in the United States. From decorated trees and candlelit rituals ...

Christmas is filled with rituals that bring joy, create memories, and connect families across generations. From decorating the tree to singing holiday favorites, the traditions many people celebrate ...

Majorities in all 23 countries surveyed say that sharing in their country’s customs and traditions is at least somewhat important to national identity. This includes seven countries where majorities ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year. And according to historians, this time of the year − known for lights, celebration and feasts − has been full of wonder and joy since long before Christians ...

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