Ratification is in the bag from both of the big parties, and now the real fun begins: playing the parlour game of who gets what when the Cabinet is decided. New taoiseach Micheál Martin, once ...

The inaugural’s pageantry was interpreted in sharply different ways across the media spectrum. Podcasters weighed in, too. By Michael M. Grynbaum and John Koblin Nobody summed up the funereal ...

Foula - which also celebrates Christmas on 6 January - never fully adopted the modern Gregorian calendar. Data from Hitched shows hundreds are choosing off-season nuptials with some based around ...

Many of our region's shopping centres might be shutting up shop early on New Year's Eve in order for their hardworking staff to get home and celebrate the start of 2025 with their loved ones. But ...

The outgoing and incoming presidents shared messages with the country on Christmas morning as President Joe Biden is marking his final celebration as an occupant of the White House. President ...

Christmas, celebrated on December 25, brings together families to celebrate the birth of Christ, spreading joy, love, and forgiveness. Traditions include decorating trees, feasting, exchanging ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wished Australians a Merry Christmas, giving thanks to those giving up their day. Albanese also paid tribute to those in Darwin commemorating 50 years since ...

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Or sign-in if you have an account. “Merry Christmas” greeters have the firmest grip on tradition in Canada, according to a new poll. For most Canadians (62 per cent), Merry Christmas is the ...

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to sign your annual Christmas cards, or just need an extra dose of Christmas cheer, these memes will have you in the Holiday spirit in no time! Read more: 50 ...