Having recently observed ANZAC Day in Australia, I have found myself reflecting on what April 25 represents. I must stress that ANZAC Day is not, nor should it ever be, about glorifying war. ANZAC Day ...

Australians across the country will take part in the time-honoured tradition of Two-up on Anzac Day, the only day of the year it is legal. The popular pub game was first played by World War I veterans ...

But what exactly is Boxing Day, and how have its traditions and practices changed over time. Boxing Day dates back to the Victorian era in Britain, and its origins are closely tied to the customs ...

All holidays have particular traditions and rituals associated with them, and Christmas is no exception. What are the origins of Christmas symbols? Like the Christian communities that celebrate ...

known as Boxing Day. It is a public holiday in several countries, particularly in Great Britain and its Commonwealth nations; like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The traditions of the day are a ...

We know that the Irish can be a superstitious lot, and of course, New Year's Day also had many customs and traditions that had to be strictly upheld if you were to make it through the year.

Howie shares some New Year’s Day Traditions with us! Some of the traditional foods that are for good luck to eat on this day such as black eyed peas, dumplings which different cultures each have ...

The Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, which dates back to 1887, is the best-known Groundhog Day celebration and was featured in the Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day." Groundhog Day events take place ...

The holiday season is filled with traditions, symbols and rituals that reflect centuries of history and cultural diversity. This glossary explores the origins and meanings behind some of the ...