Christmas

Were the Magi Babylonian, Persian, or Nabataean? Dmitry Rukhlenko - Shutterstock

Where did the Magi come from?

StoriesJanuary 6, 2026

Could the Magi have come from Petra? This article explores the Nabataean hypothesis through biblical texts, archaeology, incense trade networks, and ancient routes of the Near East

Caganer, nativity figurine in detail of a man doing poop, typical from Catalonia Marta navarroP - Shutterstock

The “caganer”: Nature, humor, and the sacred in Catalonia’s nativity scene

StoriesJanuary 2, 2026

The caganer in Catalonia’s Nativity scene: a folk figure blending humor, fertility, and spirituality, where the sacred meets the earthly

The typical Christmas eggnog 5 second Studio - Shutterstock

Eggnog: A Cultural Journey Across Routes and Regions

Food and DrinkDecember 31, 2025

Explore the global history of eggnog—from medieval monasteries to pilgrimage routes, Atlantic trade and winter traditions that shaped this enduring seasonal drink

Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve Ryan Rahman - Shutterstock

New Year’s Eve in New York: The city that counts down its own way

StoriesDecember 30, 2025

How New York celebrates New Year’s Eve beyond Times Square: history, local traditions, music, parks, and authentic ways to welcome the new year.

La famosa calle del arte tradicional de la cuna, San Gregorio Armeno, en el casco antiguo de Nápoles, el turismo en Navidad. Napoli, Campania (Italia), diciembre de 2022

The famous traditional art street of the cradle, San Gregorio Armeno, in the old town of Naples, tourism at Christmas. DinoPh - Shutterstock

San Gregorio Armeno: Naples’ Street of Winter Craft

TrailsDecember 26, 2025

Explore San Gregorio Armeno, Naples’ iconic street where Christmas lives year-round. A vibrant journey through history, craftsmanship, and the artisan workshops that shape the city’s famous Nativity art.

Spaghetti alle vongole, the inevitable Christmas Eve dish in Naples Alessio Orru - Shutterstock

Christmas in Naples: A banquet of memory, belief, and the Sea

Food and DrinkDecember 24, 2025

Christmas in Naples unfolds at the table: sea and land, faith and folklore, ancestral recipes and living memory shaping a gastronomic story rooted in history and identity.

A classical Neapolitan nativity scene Alberto Tirri - Shutterstock

The Neapolitan nativity scene: A city reimagined for the season

StoriesDecember 23, 2025

The Neapolitan nativity scene is more than a Christmas tradition: it is a living portrait of Naples, where sacred mystery and everyday life merge into a miniature city shaped by…

Unterlinden Museum. Adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi. Martin Schongauer. Late 15th century. godongphoto - Shutterstock

The fourth Wise Man: A traveling legend across pilgrimage landscapes

StoriesDecember 12, 2025

Explore the legend of the fourth wise man, an eternal traveler whose journey across pilgrimage routes symbolizes searching, detours and the humanity of the road

Homemade christmas hot chocolate with orange and spices

Imbuljuta tal-Qastan, the traditional Maltese chestnut drink Liliya Kandrashevich - Shutterstock

Imbuljuta tal-Qastan and Christmastime in Malta

Food and DrinkDecember 10, 2025

An exploration of Imbuljuta tal-Qastan, the warm chestnut and spice drink that shapes Maltese Christmastime, blending culinary memory, seasonal ritual and centuries of Mediterranean exchange