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Instead of traditional toys and tinsel, there are sweets and garlands of dried fruits tied with ribbons: the Russian style ...

On the Chinese tropical island of Hainan, Huanghuali trees - a rare kind of rosewood - are being photographed so that they ...

In Old Norse mythology, Baldr, the son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, was slain with a mistletoe spear. Some interpretations suggest that, “kissing under the mistletoe symbolizes forgiveness, ...

Are some of your family’s traditions and routines no longer relevant or workable? Take steps to adapt or create new rituals ...

Every year massive Christmas light displays appear across the country. From municipal-led events to neighborhood traditions, ...

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey and "Christmastime Is Here" by Vince Guaraldi Trio are among the best ...

Some people compare living life to riding a rollercoaster - one moment you're at the highest top, the next, you're falling ...

Discover the imperial moth, one of North America’s largest and most striking silk moths. Learn about its range, life cycle, ...

Cocoa prices look bullish into 2026 as West Africa faces aging trees, climate and disease limits, and Latin America adds ...

Technically, the coconut is not a true nut. Although kukui nut is edible, it can create serious stomach issues when too many ...

Knowing it can take an apple tree anywhere from two to 10 years to bear fruit, the owners of Tuttle Orchards started years ...