My husband and I were alone for Christmas. He has no other family and my parents stay put in Florida all winter. We don’t ...

As much as I love my family, being in the ... for me — the cheapest suites start at 160 euros, or about $166, a night — but I considered it a Christmas gift to myself. Related stories The ...

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Kutia, a ceremonial dish at the heart of Ukrainian Christmas celebrations ... the bonds of family and the enduring power of tradition.

tradition or otherwise. Most people don’t know that the 12 days of Christmas (yes, from the popular Christmas carol) actually start on Christmas Day. They end on Jan. 6, which is the Feast of ...

For others watching the excitement across the globe on TV is a fun tradition ... to take part in a family tradition that's been passed down from generations. "You start with the hambone that ...

with many people creating their own personal or family traditions to mark the start of a new year. Plus, as humans, we simply love partaking in annual rituals as a way to celebrate and honor our ...

Here are some we've found for you to enjoy and share with friends and family ... Some traditions say nothing should leave the house on Jan. 1, even your Christmas tree, to signify not losing ...

People often kiss their partner, family ... The start of a new year is often when people strive to better themselves in some fashion. This might be the oldest tradition, dating back to 2000 ...

By the time you count the 108th peal, you are ready to start the new year refreshed without ... This custom is quite similar to the tradition in Western countries of sending Christmas cards. They are ...

After Dec. 25, Dmitriy Gluzman and his family ... the tradition of yolka was interwoven with at least three generations. "After a generation, nobody even remembered that this was a Christmas ...