Permafrost is often called the glue that holds the mountains together. When it thaws, the mountains crumble, and they start ...

On May 9, Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of Christianity's most important feasts.

The tradition of observing Ascension Day dates back centuries and was widely celebrated by the fourth century. Norway isn’t alone in designating the day as a public holiday, as Sweden, Germany, ...

ASCENSION Day is an important date in the Christian calendar and is observed by many around the world. Here we take a look at the history of the day and how it is celebrated. What is Ascension… ...

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday. It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday.

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday, May 29. One of the ways the Amish celebrate is by closing businesses and refraining from work. Skip to content ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Honoring all of the countries represented in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Wednesday’s Mass Ascension featured the Flight of the Nations event ...

Ascension is actually a holiday in quite a few European countries - Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and the Nordic countries get a day off, although Spain, Italy and the UK do not.

Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in Jesus’ ascending to heaven in the presence of his disciples, 40 days after he rose from the dead on Easter.

Volunteer Ascension hosted its 26th annual school supply collection this weekend while also giving children the opportunity to climb on top of fire trucks and explore the inside of a SWAT van.

Certain parts of Switzerland also have a day off. But in Italy, a country known for being overwhelmingly Catholic, the date is not a public holiday and not really marked outside Mass. Why is this?

Klämdag literally means “squeeze day” (klämma – to squeeze, and dag – day) and refers to the day that falls, or is squeezed, between a public holiday and a weekend.. Ascension, which Christians ...