Hundreds recently gathered at Farmingdale’s Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum for a special lantern release ceremony honoring loved ones laid to rest there. At the events, the names of some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Known for their breathtaking illuminated displays, lantern festivals serve as celebrations of community, good luck, and new ...

This week marks 80 years since the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On Saturday, the 42nd annual Arcata Lantern Floating Ceremony will commemorate the occasion, offer community members the ...

About 150 people gathered at the cemetery in Pinelawn for the event, decorating white lanterns and setting them in the fountain while their family members’ names were read aloud. This year marks the ...

Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi announced their return to Ala Moana Beach for its 28th annual Memorial Day ceremony.

The beloved annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating event will return to Ala Moana Beach for its 28th annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Centuries-old folk custom takes place near latrines, pig pens and kitchens; places where the divine spirit is said to have suffered in the past.

Known for their breathtaking illuminated displays, lantern festivals serve as celebrations of community, good luck, and new beginnings. Although particularly common in Asia — especially during New ...