In this month’s Diary from Ballyconnelly Farm, Ruby Free reflects on the festive period; taking in the wildlife, stories and ...

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...

Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even further back.

Travelling during the holiday season comes with plenty of perks, and Ireland has the history and charm to elevate the ...

“We chose the equinox and the solstice (and) New Year’s Eve so as you walk in the labyrinth, you can reflect,” she said. “And ...

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday ...

Now that it has been and gone for another year, did we once ask ourselves why we were celebrating? What's it all about?

Aside from Easter, Christmas is perhaps Christianity’s most sacred date. As a celebration of Christ’s birth, the holiday is ...

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan ...

A friend recently got back from a trip on the rivers of France, and she couldn’t wait to tell me about all the mistletoe she had seen in the trees ...