Researchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by ...

It’s the time of year when all you want to do is hunker down with your favorite warm and hearty dishes to wait out the cold ...

For many, this past week marked the start of a new year. That’s true for the Jewish community too, though let us create ...

Biblical scholar John Bergsma tells the Register, ‘the Church to this day is still about the ministry of Jubilee.’ ...

Hanukkah is a time for the Jewish community to celebrate their heritage. And Wednesday, Jewish families celebrated the final ...

In several Jewish communities across the Mediterranean basin, the first day of the month of Tevet was dedicated to ...

Since the Roman Calendar Reform of 1969, the Church observes Jan. 1 as the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is not, ...

This article discusses the final category: federal holidays that are religious in origin but are now seemingly celebrated secularly, with New Year’s Day as an excellent example of that.

Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.

In his latest history column, Ken Bridges explores the traditions many cultures around the globe have for celebrating the New ...

New Year’s Day Wünschung or “wishing” is an example of what anthropologists call “sympathetic magic.” Its practice is nigh ...