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
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
Harvest Days
In many ways we’ve lost the art of merry-making. Fragments have passed down to us as dim reflections within our
Ilya Muromets, Epic Hero And Saint
In every culture there exists legends of folk heroes. These people of renown can be either fictional or mythological, and
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
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
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
Celebrating The Traditional Grape Harvest At La Verema Wine Festival in Spain
Every year in Barcelona, Spain, a fun-filled festival arrives in October known as the Sitges Wine Festival or as the
Caves of Kesh Full of Mystery
BY HANNAH HORN On the west side of the historical Keshcorran Hill happens to be a home of sixteen simple
Lammastide: A Harvest Festival
BY MELISSA RENAY Celebrating the harvest is a tradition held throughout many cultures. Usually during the time period between August
