As everyone is busy chasing resolutions for the new year, Christians in Russia are getting into the Christmas spirit — they are waiting to break their 40-day fast with a giant feast joined by ...

While most of the world has concluded its Christmas celebrations and is focused on the excitement of the new year, the Christmas season is not over yet as 12% of the world's Christians ...

You may watch the film here. An exciting Italian murder mystery, ‘7 Women and A Murder‘ is set in a massive mansion, where seven women, all related to each other, are staying for the Christmas ...

Rome transforms Piazza Navona into Christmas market Although overshadowed by the modern tradition of Santa Claus, La Befana remains adored by Italian children, who hang up their stockings in ...

Christmas is the season when we feel kinder and more open to believing in miracles—a difficult sentiment in today’s world, marked by so much conflict. Yet one recent event stands as a true miracle: ...

Ah, fluffy, fruity, delicious panettone ― it’s the perfect Christmas gift or dinner party pressie, right? Well, yes. And that’s how I ended up with four of ’em this year. Don’t get me ...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be considered the Super Bowl of discounts, but you shouldn’t sleep on after-Christmas Deals. During the short gap between Christmas and New Years—and frankl ...

Iran has confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, state news agency IRNA said, citing the Iranian Ministry of Culture. Italy’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that ...

Iranian authorities have confirmed for the first time that Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in the country on the grounds of "violation of the Islamic Republic's laws". It comes as a ...

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