Holidays & Traditions

Explore the origins, cultural significance, and modern-day practices of global holidays and traditions. From Lunar New Year to Ramadan and Christmas, uncover the rich history behind festive celebrations around the world. 

12 incredible fireworks festivals worth traveling for

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12 incredible fireworks festivals worth traveling for
12 incredible fireworks festivals worth traveling for

Discover the story behind the Reuben sandwich

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Discover the story behind the Reuben sandwich
Discover the story behind the Reuben sandwich

The Shaker chair is iconic—these are the people who made it

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The Shaker chair is iconic—these are the people who made it
The Shaker chair is iconic—these are the people who made it

Celebrate midsummer in these European destinations

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Celebrate midsummer in these European destinations
Celebrate midsummer in these European destinations

These Italian villages still make the world’s rarest pastas

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These Italian villages still make the world’s rarest pastas
These Italian villages still make the world’s rarest pastas

Did humans observe the solstice at this site before Stonehenge?

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Did humans observe the solstice at this site before Stonehenge?
Did humans observe the solstice at this site before Stonehenge?

Why we celebrate the end of slavery on Juneteenth

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Why we celebrate the end of slavery on Juneteenth
Why we celebrate the end of slavery on Juneteenth

This festival honors Scotland’s chaotic—and rebellious—history

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This festival honors Scotland’s chaotic—and rebellious—history
This festival honors Scotland’s chaotic—and rebellious—history

Top 10 things to do in Mexico City

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Top 10 things to do in Mexico City
Top 10 things to do in Mexico City

What you should know before booking a trip to Costa Rica

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What you should know before booking a trip to Costa Rica
What you should know before booking a trip to Costa Rica

Inside the thrilling chariot races of ancient Rome’s Circus Maximus

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Inside the thrilling chariot races of ancient Rome’s Circus Maximus
Inside the thrilling chariot races of ancient Rome’s Circus Maximus

Board Vienna's wine train to see a different side to the city

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Board Vienna's wine train to see a different side to the city
Board Vienna's wine train to see a different side to the city

These Santorini hotels are worth the trip alone

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These Santorini hotels are worth the trip alone
These Santorini hotels are worth the trip alone

What 6 months in Armenia revealed to this photography duo

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What 6 months in Armenia revealed to this photography duo
What 6 months in Armenia revealed to this photography duo

Why Chania could be the best place for Cretan food

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Why Chania could be the best place for Cretan food
Why Chania could be the best place for Cretan food
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