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Vampires didn’t start out as pale, romantic immortals, but as bloated, corpse-like monsters blamed for disease.

Pope Leo XIV relaxes by playing Wordle and Words With Friends. He even squeezed in a game just before his papal election!

Did you know that on the Greek island of Chios, rival churches fire homemade rockets at each other over Easter?

Did you know that Palm Sunday rituals have been celebrated since the fourth century?

Did you know that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and captured by Irish raiders at age 16?

People born in the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac are thought to be intelligent, wise, and efficient individuals.

Catholics celebrate December 8 around the world, but the Day of the Little Candles, on December 7, is unique to Colombia.

In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.

St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.

St. Valentine is not just associated with love. He is also the patron saint of epilepsy, plague, travelers, and young people.

People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be highly energetic, outgoing, and talented, making them great leaders.

Christingles were first used in 1747 in Germany. They were initially just a candle and ribbon with the iconic orange added later.