Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. As the parishioners of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Charlotte count down the days to ...

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, many people from around the world will mark the beginning of 2026 with a unique tradition: Wearing a particular color of underwear. The superstition—which ...

Time to undeck the halls? With Christmas in the rearview, an age-old debate has reentered the chat: when should you take down your seasonal decor? It ultimately comes down to personal preference. For ...

Elderly and ailing, a potter named Georges-André Colas penned a six-page letter to the Regional Archaeological Service of Burgundy in October 2008. “Dear Sir or Madam, although I am aware of the ...

If New Year’s Eve is about celebration, New Year’s Day is imbued with superstition. Every year on January 1, a peculiar assortment of historic rituals are performed as a way to invite good fortune for ...

If you’re looking to ring in 2026 with good vibes and even better intentions, you might have come across the 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve tradition that’s currently doing the rounds on TikTok. Snacking ...

Whether you're a bit superstitious or not, the New Year can still represent new beginnings. As the calendar changes to January 2026, there are a lot of different ways people welcome in the New Year ...

For many non-Japanese, especially newcomers to Japan, many of the customs and traditions of New Year may seem hard to understand. New Year or oshogatsu is the most important holiday period in Japan ...

From making resolutions and eating black eyed peas, to hanging onions outside and eating grapes, people all across the world are preparing their personal rituals to ring in the New Year at midnight on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. mustafaU / Getty Images Celebrations leading up to the new year date back thousands of years, and many modern ones still ...

New Year's Eve is all about partying and spending quality time with your loved ones. But when the clock strikes 12, some will start shoveling grapes into their mouths while sitting under a table, ...

Here's the tradition that lies behind signature soul food dishes served on New Year's Eve. Black-eyed peas, collard greens, tender pork, and cornbread are typical staples in Black households on New ...