The island province of Siquijor has a long history tied to mysticism and healing, leading to some to believe that magic brews ...

Canterbury Cathedral will mark the end of its Christmas season this weekend with a Christingle service for Candlemas. From ...

According to superstition, if Phil comes out of his burrow on Groundhog Day and sees his shadow, it will scare him enough ...

Mardi Gras and its relationship with Lent is another example ... To celebrate the Virgin Mary, churches would light candles. One part of the tradition involved predicting the weather.

After the election, I was worried about people being silenced. So I joined a choir.

If Candlemas be fair and bright, winter has another flight. If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, winter will not come ...

Place the candles in the holder securely ... The spirit of penance during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice" and takes its name from ...

Enniskerry (also Curtlestown & Glencree) Parish Office opening times: Monday to Friday: 10am to 1pm; email: ...

The author on her new novel, The Glass House; her penchant for writing ‘why-done-its’; and the rawness of the teen years ...

Winter bed thinning is effective because it’s easier to be ruthless about clearing away elderly plants when they aren’t ...

Two West Chester University alums planned a glamorous speakeasy-inspired wedding in November 2023, writes Emily Goulet for ...

David Bentley called himself “Dino.” He loved The Doors and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 48-year-old was also in and out of Portland’s downtown jail on theft, trespassing and drug possession charges ...