Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. Every autumn, the observance sees millions of people attend ...

The festival, whose name derives from the Sanskrit word dipavali, which means “row of lights,” serves as a beacon of brightness every year. The holiday celebrates the victory of light over ...

Monday night, the St. Augustine City Commission voted to change the dates of the popular holiday event that draws tens of ...

St. Augustine has shortened the Nights of Lights festival from 65 to 57 days to reduce holiday traffic issues.

The theme of Sunday’s puzzle was “Festival of Lights Delights,” signaling that all of the hidden words would likely have to do with Hanukkah. But while “latkes” and “applesauce” were ...

The Buffalo Zoo has hit a home run with its newest installation – Zoomagination: The Festival of Lanterns and Lights. The lantern and light festival has captivated the imaginations of animal ...

The St. Augustine City Commission approved a resolution March 24 to shorten the Nights of Lights holiday festival by five ...

It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'.