IrishCentral Contribturo Ethan Rooney takes a look at how Ireland's cultural roots are being brought to the fore of modern-day contemporary life.

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this ...

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is thought to be connected to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

The story of the origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in many myths and legends. According to one version, this day is dedicated to the priest Valentine, who served in Rome in the third century AD, ...

WHAT DOES VALENTINE’S DAY MEAN? It is one of the oldest holidays in the calendar and celebrated all over the world. What is ...

While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s ...

with celebrations in both China and London running until late February, the marking the 15th day of the first month of the new lunar year, when the holiday known as the Lantern Festival falls.

The Golden State Warriors have announced celebrations for Black History Month, which includes a variety of activations aimed at honoring the contributions of Black history and uplifting Black voices.

It was a sort of “reimagining” of Candlemas Day, a Catholic midwinter festival that had roots in — you guessed it — a pagan celebration. Europeans observing Candlemas tracked hibernating ...

The Pope did this to substitute a Catholic celebration for a pagan celebration. I understand the same reasoning was behind establishing December 25 as the birthday of Jesus as no one knows the actual ...