We all need a timeline cleanse right about now. Here are some uplifting stories and other fun examples of ways to focus on joy this season.

In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on Good Friday, veiling anything that can’t be removed in black or purple.

New Greek and Roman archaeological discoveries including a funerary building, portraits, mummies, and statues were made in Fayoum, Egypt.

Since traditional Catholics generally do not put up the family tree until just before Christmas, they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and ...

Obama commented on the photo on social media. Obama commented on the photo on social media. If you’re in a relationship and you like a co-worker’s photo on social media, are you microcheating ...

EGYPT - For the First time in Egypt's history, Christmas has been declared a national holiday. Put into effect beginning 2003, January 7, the Coptic Christmas, was made an official holiday by ...

King Harald V is the head of the Norwegian royal family, having ascended the throne in 1991 following his father Olav V's death. He married Sonja Haraldsen in 1968 and the couple went on to have a ...

“Thank You Very Much,” directed by Alex Braverman, uses archival footage and interviews to explore the appeal of a stand-up who didn’t tell jokes. By Alissa Wilkinson With her kind eyes and ...

Shea Simmons is a writer with over seven years of experience writing about home and fashion. Previously, she worked as a shopping editor and writer. Wayfair has an entire storefront dedicated to all ...