Italy, a country renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, also boasts a unique and charming tradition of gift-giving. From family celebrations to religious holidays, Italians embrace the art of gifting with enthusiasm...
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Every June hundreds of people gather at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England to celebrate the longest day of the day. The day marks the point where the sun is the furthest from the equator, and so the northern hemisphere experiences a long day of...
Amongst celebrations such as Christmas and Hannukah, December also brings in the Winter Solstice, or in other words, the shortest day. The shortest day is an event that is celebrated across the world by many different cultures, as it can have a...
London is one of the oldest and historical cities in the world. The city is located alongside the beautiful and vast river Thames. It is still one of the most desired tourist destinations in the whole world. London can be much expensive for all the...
As a tourist destination, Peru continues to grow in popularity with travelers from all over the world. This is no surprise to anyone who has had the opportunity to already experience some of the things that this nation, which is rich in culture and...
Every winter, for thousands of years, the Kukeri dancers of Bulgaria perform a vibrant spectacle to battle against the darkness. The tradition has been ingrained into the country’s culture for generations – so far back that no one knows where...
With December tapering to an end and, with it, the excitement of Christmas, the arrival of the new year, among those of us for whom it falls on January the 1st, is what our minds usually turn to. During that magical countdown at 10 seconds to...
Last month, we looked at some of the wide and varying Christmas traditions from around the world. To continue the theme, Endeavour now turns to New Year, and we’ve realised just how many countries celebrate this moment by making as much noise as...
Picture Credit There are many cultural traditions in society that we happily follow without giving a second thought. But are we really right to follow them blindly? After all, many of these traditions have been around for hundreds of years, if not...
In many cultures, the coldest season is typically a time of celebration, with traditions varying from one country to the next. These celebrations are designed to light up the dark, provide something to look forward to and boost moral in the trying...
