But the Japanese Passion of Santa Claus is an urban myth. Although The Washington Post reported it in 1995 and The Economist in 1993, there are no photographs or first-person recollections.

Animals in mythology often carry deep symbolic meanings and appear as powerful figures across cultures. Snakes are widely seen as symbols of rebirth and healing, with protective or sacred roles in ...

Are Japanese beetles munching your roses, grapes, birches and lindens? In a few weeks, the grubs may begin eating your lawn’s roots, too. ... Japanese beetles: Myth vs. reality ...