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8 best river cruises in Europe, from the Douro to the Danube
The Independent via Yahoo News UK· 2 weeks agoEurope is a continent built on its rivers, with many having played a vital role in the formation and...
Here's how Orthodox Christians marked Easter across Europe this weekend
Euronews via Yahoo News UK· 2 months agoOrthodox Christians celebrated Easter this weekend. Festivities around Europe included candle-filled...
St George’s Day 2024: When is it and who was England’s patron saint?
Evening Standard via Yahoo News UK· 2 months agoA day commemorating (supposed) dragon slaying and tales of knighthood - it’s only St George’s Day....
Explainer: Wherefore art thou, English nationalism?
CityAM via Yahoo Finance UK· 2 months agoCirca 300 AD, St George, patron saint of England and Portugal, slaying the dragon There may be more effective ways to bring the nation together than a St...
Why isn't St George's Day a bank holiday?
Yahoo News UK· 2 months agoSt George's Day is the annual celebration of England's patron saint. (Getty) Catherine Ivill via Getty Images St George's Day will be marked across...
Water fights and flying bells: Discover intriguing European Easter traditions
Euronews via Yahoo News UK· 3 months agoEaster isn’t just about bunnies, chocolate and singing hymns – these European traditions infuse the...
10 King Cakes From Around The World
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 6 months agoFour types of king cake - Static Media/Shutterstock Whether or not you've shouted "Throw me somethin', mister!" at a Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana,...
Do you know where our winter holiday celebrations come from?
Euronews via Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoCurrent winter solstice festivities are multilayered events with deep pagan, Christian and modern...
In pictures: Christians across Europe celebrate Epiphany
Euronews via Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoEpiphany, celebrated on 6 January, marks the day when the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus in...
Ukraine’s churches are adopting the western calendar – but not everyone is happy
The Conversation via Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoThe Orthodox church has sought to distance itself from Russia, but changing the calendar means abandoning a principle that survived decades of Soviet repression.