As we are well and truly into the festive season with Christmas approaching, there’s no doubt that your cherished Christmas traditions are underway! But what about countries that have lesser-known traditions? Take a look at these four Christmas traditions that you may not have heard about before. Spain ¡Feliz Navidad! Prior to 22 December, you may […]
Thanksgiving is one of America’s biggest holidays held annually on the fourth Thursday of November. It’s a time when airports are at their busiest with family reunions happening all over the country. Delicious Thanksgiving feasts are cooked, and parades are marched in. However, America isn’t the only country that celebrates a Thanksgiving of some form! Here are […]
Dating back to pagan times, Halloween is one of the world’s oldest holidays. It has come a long way since then, with Halloween celebrations around the world enjoyed by adults and children alike. Ireland Much of Halloween’s origins come from the Emerald Isle so traditions are well ingrained for the Irish. For their own take […]
While the Southern Hemisphere moves into spring and warmer temperatures, the Northern Hemisphere is doing the complete opposite. In particular, the East Coast of the USA wholeheartedly embraces autumn (or, fall as the Americans call it) and all it stands for. Picture soul-warming drinks like pumpkin spice coffees or apple cider, seasonal fruit harvests, and who could forget the blazing […]
Jewish culture is an important part of many European countries’ histories, woven in with stories and landmarks that began over 2,000 years ago. Before World War II, the European Jewish population stood at around 9 million. Approximately 6 million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust with much of the remaining population emigrating […]
France’s National Day – commonly known as Bastille Day – is a time for the French to celebrate. From the annual military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris to spectacular fireworks displays all over the country, la fête nationale is an unmissable event for both locals and tourists alike. However, it’s not just France who celebrates this monumental day. Bastille Day is celebrated around the world. Some countries have French roots ingrained in their history while others simply love an excuse to get behind the French culture. Prague, Czech Republic Prague began its French market in 2008, aptly named le marché du […]