Culture

Flaming straw goats, spying elves, pooping nativity figurines...these are just some of the strange and delightful Christmas traditions happening...

In the United States, children who look forward to Christmas presents under the tree in December have to be good all year long, or else they’ll...

Now we know that pomander balls aren’t much good against the plague, but they’re still fun and easy to put together. Plus, they make cheerful...

Indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Andes are reviving ancestral fiber arts with alpaca wool to escape the cycle of poverty and protect the...

Nearly half of all humans who have ever lived were killed by mosquitos and the disease they spread. That’s an estimated 52 billion people killed...

Generous acts like giving to charity and volunteering have positive effects on your overall physical and mental well-being.

This time of the year, much of the world is finding something worth celebrating — and when people celebrate, they tend to do it with food. Here...

Candids and outtakes from Heifer International's trip to Nepal in October 2019

A recent archaeological discovery proves we have more in common with prehistoric parents than we thought.

Book recommendations to help young readers identify and empathize with others, celebrate differences and deal with big feelings.