Ancestral Findings

Welcome back to the Christmas traditions series. Today, we're looking at Christmas in the Philippines. In the Philippines, Christmas is not squeezed into a few days. It spans months and fills homes, c...

19 Dec 202513min

Welcome back to the Christmas traditions series. Today, we're looking at Christmas in Australia. Christmas in Australia arrives in summer. The days are long, the evenings stay warm, and the sun is str...

18 Dec 202511min

Welcome back to the Christmas traditions series. Today, we're taking a look at Christmas in Japan. In December, Japan looks like it is ready for Christmas. Cities light up at night. Store windows fill...

17 Dec 202510min

Today, let's step into Ukraine during Christmas. Ukraine is a country where Christianity has been part of daily life for more than a thousand years. In the year 988, the rulers of Kyivan Rus accepted ...

16 Dec 20258min

When you arrive in Iceland in December, the first thing you notice is the quiet. Snow sits on the hills like a thick blanket, steam rises from hot springs, and the cold air feels crisp but clean. Town...

16 Dec 20259min

If you visit Denmark in December, the first thing you notice is the season's softness. Winter comes early, and daylight is brief, so the Danes respond with warm lights, quiet streets, and homes that g...

14 Dec 20258min

Winter settles early in Finland. Snow drifts across roads and fields, covering the ground in a thick white layer that stays for months. Days grow short, with the sun rising late and setting early, som...

13 Dec 202510min

Norway enters December with early sunsets, cold mornings, and towns covered in snow. Families across the country settle into routines that feel steady and comforting. The winter can be long, so people...

12 Dec 202510min