Traditions

Urnfield Cremation Culture Within Bronze-Iron Age Europe

During the late Bronze Age, cremation as a burial rite was introduced as a practice within Europe. However, at that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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