TASS has prepared this factbox with background information on the history of Russia’s traditional New Year’s celebration ...

The song known in English as The Carol of the Bells is widely recognized as a Christmas melody. But in the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, residents know it as Shchedryk, a work by a local composer. The ...

The tradition of putting up an evergreen tree, or "yolka," to celebrate New Year's dates to the beginning of the former ...

In 2024, according to a government decree, December 29-31 (Sunday through Tuesday) will be days off, while December 28 (Saturday) will be a working day ...

Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to Azerbaijan's president for a 'tragic incident' which happened in Russian ...

From DIY Christmas trees to harmonica concerts, astronauts have been creative in keeping traditions alive while in orbit.

For those who seemingly have everything, what might the leaders of the United States, Russia and China want for Christmas?

Pope Francis appealed for a cease-fire in Gaza, as he called for a global cessation of violence and peace in the Middle East, ...

Christmas revellers around the world donned red and white Santa hats, offered meals to the homeless and lit candles on ...

The Christmas holiday isn’t just about giving gifts to those we love — it’s also about getting into the spirit, which many ...

Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are ...