One woman fights to keep the old Christmas tradition of posada alive in Mexico City Posadas are part of a centuries-long tradition that recreates Mary and Joseph's search for a place where the baby Jesus could be born. But in Mexico City, they have become just a reason to party. Eyder Peralta
In Linares, Mexico, a musical tradition made solely of drums and clarinets thrives In a quaint, sleepy city four hours south of the Texas border, a unique musical tradition is thriving. The city of Linares is the birthplace of duos and trios composed solely of drums and clarinets. John Burnett
How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch. Loneliness is a modern, cross generational plague. And some people, are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy. Laurel Wamsley
Attacked and locked out by her boyfriend, a woman was welcomed into a family's home On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend. A man invited her to join his family for their Hanukkah dinner.
Tubameister Christmas has charmed Texans and tourists for 45 years In San Antonio, Texas, the TubaMeister Christmas invites tuba players to perform outdoors as part of the city's River Walk in one of the city's oddest, funniest holiday events. Jack Morgan
Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture. Claire Harbage
How Ukraine is safeguarding 'Carol of the Bells' Russian troops are closing in on the town where a beloved Ukrainian composer wrote his most famous song.
24 hours at the Mall of America From predawn mall walkers and Cinnabon dough rollers to roller coaster riders and exhausted shoppers, these are the sounds of 24 hours at America's largest mall. Alina Selyukh
Celebrating Chrismukkah: When Christmas and Hanukkah overlap This year, Hanukkah and Christmas will be celebrated on the same day, Dec. 25.