In a world that’s fast moving toward digital rituals and virtual connections, there’s a flame that continues to burn with ancient wisdom — a fire that transcends time, belief, and materialism. It’s ...

Most communities have some practice of burning something to release or purify the spirit. This holiday season discover your ...

Mexico Musician Fiery Ritual Mexican composer Maria Leonora performs her series she calls “Through All the Fire,” at the Sergio Magaña Theater in Mexico City ...

JERUSALEM (AP) – Thousands of Christians lit candles and torches from a flame that emerged from the tomb of Jesus in a Jerusalem church Saturday as they conducted an ancient fire ritual that ...

Each May in the small Greek village of Lagadas, a group of celebrants upholds a three-day tradition that incorporates a range of age-old rites. Burning coal is scattered on the floor in preparation ...

Mexican composer María Leonora relies on fire, ritual and Mesoamerican tradition to shape her immersive concerts MEXICO CITY -- Mexican composer María Leonora prepares for each concert as if she’s ...

MEXICO CITY – Mexican composer María Leonora prepares for each concert as if she’s gearing up for battle. Her makeup has a tribal edge. Her clothes are arranged in layers she sheds as the show unfolds ...