As wedding season approaches, some wedding planners look to other cultures for ways to celebrate marriage. An example is the Romanian Orthodox wedding tradition, which instead of spotlighting the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Romanian officials have announced they are opening an inquiry into the illegal wedding of a 12-year-old Romany girl to a 15-year-old Romany boy. The wedding has triggered strong criticism from ...

Whether it’s breaking plates, tossing the bouquet, or wearing “something blue”, weddings are steeped in traditions that have been passed down for generations. Marriage helps men live longer Pros and ...