10 Carnival Traditions From Around the World
Several parts of the globe have developed rich and elaborate Carnival traditions, some of which survive even in places where Lent is no longer observed.
Several parts of the globe have developed rich and elaborate Carnival traditions, some of which survive even in places where Lent is no longer observed.
Because nothing says “I love you” like a bouquet of chicken.
Show how much you care by giving your loved one the gift of laughter.
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it still has plenty of quirky celebrations.
The fireworks do more than just provide entertainment.
Love is free, but romance certainly isn't.
If you're heading out on Sunday and don't know what to wear, stop thinking.
Forget the spinach dip and noisemakers, these parties are all about decadence and excess.
If the thought of planning Christmas dinner makes you nervous, be glad you don't have to prepare 11 different types of birds.
Over the centuries, yuletide revelers have enjoyed far different culinary fare than we do today. These historical Christmas dishes are sure to confuse—or tantalize—your taste buds.
They may not be the most traditional, but these creative latkes are more than worth your time this Hanukkah.
When you’ve been celebrating a holiday one way your entire life, it’s easy to assume that’s the way it’s celebrated everywhere—but things are a bit different across the pond.
Tis the season for travel nightmares.
Santa Claus didn't always wear boots and a suit of red.
You'll never look at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree the same way again.
Harry and Marv shouldn't have made it out alive.
When Santa Land opened in Indiana in 1946, it was America's first theme park.
Though the holiday season can be fraught with stress and a last-minute to-do list, it’s also a time of extreme generosity.
There's a lot to know about this simple holiday treat.
On December 24, 1955, the red telephone at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center started to ring. When they picked up the phone, a little girl asked an unexpected question: “Are you really Santa Claus?”
Every generation can agree on the importance of a sweet treat after dinner.
These charming designs are good enough to bring back.
And you thought your holiday shopping list was long!
To see how the rest of the world 'pa-rum-pum-pum-pums,' check out these global holiday songs.