Tracing the origins of Valentine’s Day can be as tricky as finding a Valentine yourself — it’s messy and strangely beautiful. It might start with the pagan fest ...

Many of these money-spending traditions can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, known for his ...

Grand Rapids boxer Joshua Pagan fought in his hometown tonight. (Feb. 10, 2026) ...

Ever since New Year’s Day, it seems the world has been swathed in sickly shades of red and pink and filled with declarations ...

The Reds re-signed Pagan to a two-year contract this offseason after he recorded a 2.88 ERA and saved 32 games in 2025. Pagan finished fifth in saves in all of MLB last year. There's no question it ...

Discover whether Christmas has pagan origins and its true meaning.

As a Jewish follower of Jesus (commonly called a “Messianic Jew”), I do not relate to the Christmas season the way many Christians do, especially those who were raised in a home where Christmas was ...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the ...

Although Christmas is one of Christianity's most important holidays, many of today's most beloved traditions stem from pagan festivals and rites. Aside from Easter, Christmas is perhaps Christianity’s ...

Exploring whether Christmas traditions have pagan origins and how they merged with Christian practices. Judge orders return of evidence against Comey, citing constitutional concerns Dramatic manhunt ...

Bayberry candles, traditionally lit during the winter solstice season, are available for sale at Star + Splendor in Troy. Ami Lahoff, tarot reader and owner of Star + Splendor, is offering Yule ...

Light for the Way: Seeking Simplicity, Connection, and Repair in a Broken World Lundquist, an English professor at North Hennepin Community College in Minnesota, debuts with a wrenching account of the ...