Explore fascinating holiday traditions, unique customs, traditional foods, and cultural practices that make each celebration special and meaningful.
Explore the rich traditions and customs that make each holiday unique
How different cultures celebrate holidays around the world
Rich traditions with deep historical roots
Diverse celebrations reflecting ancient wisdom
Mix of indigenous and colonial traditions
Vibrant celebrations of culture and community
How holidays are evolving in the modern world
How technology has changed holiday celebrations
Sustainable approaches to holiday traditions
Traditions that welcome everyone
Interesting tidbits about holiday traditions around the world
In Iceland, people give books as Christmas gifts and spend Christmas Eve reading, a tradition called "Jólabókaflóð" (Christmas Book Flood).
In Ukraine, people create intricate pysanky eggs using a wax-resist method, with each color and pattern having special meaning.
In Ireland, where Halloween originated, people traditionally eat barmbrack, a fruitcake that contains hidden objects predicting the future.
In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, one for each stroke of the clock, for good luck in the coming year.
In South Korea, there's a tradition where women give chocolate to men on Valentine's Day, and men return the favor on White Day (March 14).
In Japan, KFC has become a popular Christmas tradition, with people ordering fried chicken months in advance for Christmas dinner.
