Greece is a country with deep religious traditions, a strong sense of family, and a very festive spirit. And those are all the necessary ingredients...

Ibn Ishaq, the earliest biographer of Prophet Muhammad, relates an amazing story about Rabbi Mukhayriq, a wealthy and learned leader of the tribe of...

The historic Athonite or Athonias Academy at Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain of Orthodoxy, was instrumental in promoting Christianity and the Greek...

The connection between Christmas and Saturnalia is a fascinating blend of historical and cultural influences. Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival...

The Christmas Village in Athens’ Pedion tou Areos Park has become the magical winter wonderland of the Greek capital. With a wide variety of...

Religious traditions profoundly shape community identity across generations. Among Catholics, Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo is a cherished Christmas...

Festivities have ramped up in Dubbo.

Melomakarona and kourabiedes are two words which, for Greek people, embody Christmas itself. They bring to mind the sweetness of the holiday season,...

Christmas traditions never change. Open presents. Sip steaming mugs of hot chocolate. Suffer through your wayward uncle’s off-color jokes. And, when...