Across the globe, hidden cultural taboos and traditions shape everyday behavior in surprising ways. In the Philippines, a karaoke performance can spark unexpected conflict, while in Chicago, the perfect hot dog is defined by what it lacks. From the sacredness…
Since Halloween originated in Ireland, there are many cool Irish Halloween traditions. The holiday comes from a traditional Celtic holiday called Samhain, which translates to “summer’s end”. The holiday marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of…
Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, is a vibrant tapestry, a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and that is used for wall hangings, curtains, etc. of customs, costumes, and festive fun. While today’s Halloween is all…
Celebrating Halloween in Spain has a religious connotation in most of the country. Not only is Halloween celebrated on October 31, but also November 1, All Saints’ Day, and November 2, Day of the Dead, are usually holidays throughout the…
Food provides the world with one of the only ways to universally communicate. Location and culture play a large part in how one views food and the importance it has in your life. We have all had those moments where…
My goal with the column series of Traditions Around The Globe is to tell people about the customs of nations which may be related to the aspects of ethnology, for instance, folklore traditions. Via this, I intend to endorse the…
On January 6, many Christians around the world celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. It marks the end of the twelve days of Christmastide, and the end of the season. Indeed, Christmas is more than a day for the believers;…
The entertainment business always portrays the more widely known part of Christmas, with Santa Claus in the lead. His legend goes back in time hundreds of years, beginning with a monk who shared his wealth in what we know now…
Christmas is a popular annual holiday that is celebrated in unique ways around the world. Religion in Ireland runs deep, and has influenced Christmas traditions that we still celebrate today. However, this holiday was not always present in Ireland, and…