Hello, Christmastime! While there's much that's merry about this time of year, perhaps the merriest parts are sharing the joy of it with loved ones. The highest form of that comes in in-person ...

Tales of the Fairy Queen are a staple of Irish storytelling, but the identity of the Fairy King remains a fascinating topic of debate among folklorists. Ancient legends present a variety of powerful ...

The 14.5-metre tree outside 25 Martin Place, formerly known as the MLC Centre, was designed by luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana and is just a short walk from the City of Sydney’s official tree.

Myth and lore have surrounded the sacred hawthorn tree since ancient times, and respect for its supernatural associations is still strong in modern Ireland, writes Deanna O’Connor. In 1999, work was ...

Donald Trump is taking credit for bringing “Merry Christmas” back to the White House, but it never left. The White House shared a photo of Trump standing in front of a Christmas tree on X with a ...

The Christmas season has arrived! With it comes all the usual trimmings, like picking out a tree, putting up lights, listening to Christmas music, attending holiday gatherings with loved ones and a ...

Some of us prefer our Christmas music on the pensive side, with wistful lyrics about dusky snowfalls and memories. We're not looking for joy, but permission to wallow in nostalgia. Others relish the ...

COLOGNE, Germany — European Christmas markets offer an immersive, magical atmosphere that provides an authentic and cozy escape from the typical holiday rush. The markets are ideal for finding unique, ...

The Shadow by Hans Christian Andersen was first published in 1847. In some ways, it is Andersen’s darkest tale. The character the reader is led to believe is the protagonist is known only as “the ...

Founded by Dutch immigrants in the 1840s roughly 30 miles from Grand Rapids, Holland is a pocket of the Netherlands in the U.S. The town even sports a wooden shoe factory. “The Dutch culture is alive ...

This really is a magical time of the year, so it's a perfect time enjoy a very special episode of Fia's Fairies from RTÉ KIDSjr. Let's have a Fairy Island Christmas with all the gang, as our heroes ...