The practice has its roots in ancient pagan traditions that were persecuted by the Puritans.

In a nod to the past — the very old past — the village of Orland Park hosted a May Day celebration Saturday. The spring celebration can be traced back to Roman times, but the village’s historical ...

Put your best foot forward as we mark the ancient art of Maypole dancing in the Sunderland and East Durham areas. Every year, Hetton Lyons Primary School celebrated the age-old tradition and here is a ...