Culture & Traditions

Homecoming mums are large, decorative corsages or bouquets traditionally given to homecoming royalty and worn by students to celebrate the homecoming game and festivities. They...

Mardi Gras literally means "Fat Tuesday," the last day before Lent when many Christians historically prepared for fasting by using up rich ingredients. Its roots lie in medieval...

On February 2, 2018, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which folklore indicates signals six more weeks of winter. This concis...

Lunar New Year is a seasonal festival that marks the beginning of a new lunisolar year, observed widely across East and Southeast Asia and in diaspora communities worldwide. It...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is the final day of the Carnival season and a festive feast held just before the Christian observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Its...

Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is the final day of festive indulgence before the penitential season of Lent in Christianity. On this day, many traditions rich in flavor, music, and...

Día de Muertos is observed around specific annual dates, with preparations and observances spanning several days. The core celebration focuses on two days: November 1, honoring...

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade floats originated in 1924 as a festive procession organized by Macy's employees, many of whom were first-generation immigrants drawing on European...

St Patrick’s Day 2018 in Dublin was marked by a parade through the city centre on 17 March, featuring marching bands, cultural groups, and civic delegations. The festival atmo...

Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is celebrated by ethnic Chinese communities and increasingly by national institutions across many regions. Its t...