The practice of giving gifts in mid-February dates back to pagan fertility rituals, with pairs of gloves being the go-to gift ...

Mardi Gras falls right before Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter. USA ...

Do you have big plans for Valentine's Day? You better check the weather forecast first.

Nigerians and the rest of the world marks today, February 14th as Valentine’s Day, a day seen as the holiday of love and ...

Acolytes of "Farscape" can attest to the series' innumerable merits and it's an ideal way for Valentine's Day revelers to spend a rousing evening bingeing episodes. Astronaut John Crichton falls into ...

Valentine's Day has evolved from ancient Roman fertility rituals and Christian martyr legends into a global celebration of love, gifts and grand gestures. But behind the roses and chocolates lies a ...

Valentine's Day is celebrated every year on Feb. 14. Here's when it falls this year, how it started, and why it's associated ...

The Resurrection not only transforms individuals but also redeems cultures with new meaning and purpose in Christ.

The holiday has a long tradition. It is named for not one, but two -- maybe three -- Christian martyrs named Valentine. Saint ...

Many of these money-spending traditions can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, known for his ...

Mardi Gras is most famously celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana, with the city decking up, hosting parades, celebrations and eating king cake.

Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter are approaching. Learn the dates for these Christian observances in 2026 and what each ...