Times have changed — but the Rockettes keep kicking
Nearly 1,000 women from around the country flew to New York City to audition for the dance troupe on its 100th anniversary. What's helped it last so long?
Christmas traditions
The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date
Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.
In which we toot the horn of TubaChristmas, celebrating its 50th brassy birthday
Every year, musicians across the country gather for what has become known as TubaChristmas — concerts range from just a few tubas to hundreds of them. (The record is 835.)
These are some Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC
Some of these traditions' origin stories and how they are implemented can vary by region or households, but they nonetheless help bring holiday cheer to those who celebrate.
Holidays are about tradition. What happens when everything starts to change?
Carmen Molina Acosta shares a personal perspective on what the celebration of the Novena de Aguinaldos means for her Colombian community and how it has changed over the years.
In Sun-Starved Sweden, Bright Yellow Saffron Spices Up Winter
So how did these prized threads from the crocus flower end up lacing through dark northern winters? It's a story of high-value seasonings, Sicilian saints and pagan rituals.
These Elaborate Gingerbread Creations Prove That Baking Is An Art
At this national contest in North Carolina, these intricate and gravity-defying works of edible ingenuity might just make Hansel and Gretel think that warring with a witch was worth it.
For Cash-Strapped Monks, Selling Fruitcakes Is A Saving Grace
While monks aren't trying to dominate the fruitcake market, they have made enough money to help support their solitary way of life. And there might be a little competition between monasteries.