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September 16, 2019 England / Events / Traditions

Egremont Crab-Apple Fair Held Every September in England

BY MELISSA RENAY Reminiscent of an old-country fair and traditional games, the annual Egremont Crab-Apple Fair is a fun-filled family

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September 5, 2019 Austria / Desserts / Europe / Germany / Recipe / Traditions

Tasty Traditions: Kaiserschmarrn, A Deliciously Sweet Treat!

Kaiserschmarrn or Kaiserschmarren (Emperor’s Mess) is a shredded pancake, which has its name from the Austrian emperor Kaiser Franz Joseph I, who

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August 28, 2019 History / Italy / Traditions

Venice Regata Storica: A Historical September Tradition in Italy

BY HANNAH HORN Every year on the first Sunday of September, a highly-followed celebration occurs in the stunning city of

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August 21, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Folklore / Spain / Traditions

Magical Use of Rue by Shepherds in Spain

Rue (Ruta; Rutaceae) has been part of European folklore since ancient times. Its virtues were written about and considered sacred

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August 19, 2019 Archeology / Ireland / Mythology / Traditions / Tuatha de Danann

Legends of The Tombs of Ireland

Ireland is a magical place full of megalithic tombs. Some say that these tombs were probably built before the arrival

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August 16, 2019 Desserts / Europe / Germany / Recipe / Traditions

Tasty Traditions: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)

Schwarzwälder kirschtorte is named for the Schwarzwald or Black Forest region in southeastern Germany, so it’s often known outside the

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August 14, 2019 Cultural Heritage / featured / Folk Festival / Harvest / Pagan / Poland / Sacred / Traditions

Poland’s Ancient Harvest Custom Sown Through Generations

The harvest season was of utmost importance in agricultural customs throughout Europe. Although this crowning season of the entire year’s

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August 11, 2019 Celtic / Cultural Heritage / Dancing / Folklore / Gaelic / Ireland / Mythology / Sacred / Scotland / Traditional Music / Traditions

Gaelic Storytelling Through Song & Dance

BY MELISSA RENAY Gaelic culture and traditions are imbued with marvelous tales and legends dating back thousands of years. These

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August 8, 2019 Poland / Recipe / Traditions / Uncategorized

Tasty Traditions: Polish Kruschiki Recipe

These European cookies are delicious no matter where they come from or how they are spelled. They are a fried

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August 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Dancing / England / Europe / Folk Festival / Folklore / History / Pagan / Traditions

Britain’s Oldest Folk Dance: Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

BY MELISSA RENAY The obscurity of a ritual in no way makes it less meaningful. In fact, the survival of

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