Way back hundreds of years ago Philippine Culture has many and different traditions until now. Filipino culture is a mixture of old Spanish Catholicism and Indigenous Filipino Traditions. The synergy…
One tradition takes the description of the Garden of Eden in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament and locates it quite squarely in historical Armenia.
Timeless wedding traditions can definitely be worth honouring, but we’re also fans of shaking things up a little bit to better suit today’s modern era, too!
From Lussebullar to Lucia | Celebrate an Authentic Swedish Christmas A SWEDE SHARES HER DECEMBER RITUALS AND A SPECIAL RECIPE FOR SAFFRON BUNS Here in Scandinavia, every December 13th is known as St. Lucia's Day. In Denmark, Lucia is celebrated with parades of lights through the canals by kayak, but it really is Scandi sister
If you are Eastern European most surely your childhood included eggs dyed in onion skins. I know my childhood in Romania did. However, at the time I didn't appreciate them. All I wanted was glitzy brightly colored eggs with a bunch of stickers on them. Little did I know at that time that when I was older, I would follow my family's tradition and end up loving the eggs dyed in onion skins. These eggs in the picture above I made a couple of years back. Besides red onion skins, I added some blueber
Irish photographer Trevor Cole travelled to Africa to document the tribal traditions of a valley home to 40 tribes and 200,000 people, returning with a stack of powerful images portraying their culture.
The wedding tradition. the rhyme “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence (penny) in your shoe”
Residential Assisted Living has an average national cost of $3,750 per month. However, most people want above average, and some people can’t afford it. This separates the question concerning the cost of assisted living into 3 categories; low-incoming senior living, options, average priced assisted living, and luxury assisted living facilities.
The Topsfield Fair is one of our favorite fall traditions in Massachusetts, and since it's celebrating its 200th birthday this year, expect it to be bigger and better than ever. Running from September 28th through October 8th, this agricultural fair—which bills itself as America's oldest—has hundreds of vendors, rides, animals, shows, and special entertainment to see. But
8 Priests and 12 Deacons were ordained for the SSPX in Econe, Switzerland on June 29, 2016. I post some beautiful pictures from the occasion. I think they are so beautiful they are of an angelic nature! Once again, may God bless our Priests and keep them always faithful to the truth of tradition, under…
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I recently stumbled upon some interesting sketches of Armenian costumes from the 2nd to 3rd century AD. These sketches by Eugène Lacoste (from 1877-1878) depict ancient Armenian costumes, for usage in theaters for the opera about Saint Polyeuctus. Polyeuctus according Christian tradition was an ancient Roman saint who lived in the early 3rd century AD. Christian tradition states that he was a […]
You may have heard that Polish is a difficult language. However, it is quite possible to speak it with a little bit of work. Start by learning how to pronounce the Polish alphabet. Once you've mastered these sounds, you will be able to...
When it comes to my favourite TV shows, I’m a firm believer of the cliche that what makes a good series isn’t just a good ending, but it’s about the friends you make along the way.
The ultimate guide to the best festive events, pop-up bars, and holiday markets in NYC this season.
Some love Christmas, others despise it. Here are some interesting facts some Greek Christmas traditions in Greece, from food to superstition!
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"A Royal Christmas" by Louise Cooling is the first official book to detail ancient traditions which have been followed by the family for centuries.
Christmas is a magical time of year, filled with joy, love, and delicious food. For those looking to add a touch of European charm to their holiday celebrations, German Christmas recipes offer a delightful way
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