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 ...

Louisiane Vintage Dancers range from 7 to 70, according to one organizer. Two of their teen dancers, Sophie Weeks, 17, and Rebekah Struppeck, 13, dance in the center of a grouping Saturday, May 5, ...

Put your best foot forward as we mark the ancient art of Maypole dancing. Every year, Hetton Lyons Primary School celebrated the age-old tradition and here’s a reminder of the pupils showing off their ...