ESSENCE knows how to celebrate authentic Black joy, and there’s no better time to do so than during the holiday season. That’s why we’re excited to share that we’re doing just that with the 2025 ...

Discover the essence of Thanksgiving in the United States with essential American traditions. Learn about the giant the feast, football, Macy’s Parade, presidential turkey pardon & holiday shopping ...

As the Essence Festival of Culture negotiates with city and state officials ahead of the 2026 event in New Orleans, Essence representatives this week pledged to remedy last summer’s hiccups and enact ...

Pilgrims cheer as Dave and Lauren Moore and others perform July 19, 2024, during the third revival night of the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Credit: OSV News ...

What do the holidays mean to you? Is it drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace? Cooking a meal for family and friends? Or singing your heart out to your favorite nostalgic holiday song? Whatever this ...

The phrase “time is of the essence,” which urges punctuality, originated in 18th century English contract law. Today, the adage has broadened to apply to sports, government, academia, social events, ...

In part one of this series on the new English translation of the Roman Missal, we looked at the way that beauty reveals God and how it lifts our hearts to offer Him fitting worship and praise. Now, in ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

Our Passover and Hanukkah rituals have taught my family the joy of staying put. From Tonga and Seoul to Zambia and Chile, the Gospel unites people in bonds of love.