Tomatoes are famously known for being a good source of lycopene. It is an antioxidant that is good for the heart and the skin to name a few. And these benefits were put to good use by the Valencian town of Buñol through an event called La Tomatina. The festival of La … Read more
Groundhogs or woodchucks, whose scientific name is Marmota monax, are large rodents known for their burrowing habits and destructive behavior. However, in the United States and Canada, Groundhog Day is a popular tradition where they used the groundhog to forecast the weather. This traditional holiday is being celebrated on February 2 every … Read more
The Korean Alphabet Day is also known as Hangul Day. It is a celebration of the creation and proclamation of the Korean alphabet. It is Korean’s national commemorative day, commemorating the invention and the proclamation of the alphabet of the Korean language by the 15th-century Korean monarch Sejong the Great. Hangul Day … Read more
A straw bear or Strohbär in the German language is a traditional character that appears mainly at Shrovetide (the pre-Lenten season that is the time for Christians to prepare for the Lent). The bear has tightly twisted straw bands wound up on the arms, legs, and body of a man or a … Read more
The Day the Music Died is a celebration to honor the famous singers who died in an airplane crash. They are the rock and roll musicians J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, Richie Valens, and Buddy Holly who died in 1959. The commemoration happens every third day of February annually. The singers … Read more
The tradition of walking on fire has existed for several thousand years, with records dating back to 1200 BC. Different cultures around the world, from Greece to India to China uses fire-walking as a rite of passage, a test of an individual’s strength, religious healing, or because of faith. Such is the … Read more
Up-Helly-Aa is an annual Scottish holiday that is inspired by the land’s history and a Viking celebration. It is usually held in the middle of Winter to mark the end of the Yule season. Up-Helly-Aa is a holiday which literally means “Up Holy Day All.” Based on the book “Etymological Dictionary of … Read more
Cheung Chau Bun Festival or Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival is held annually and is considered a Taoist sacrificial ceremony. It is coinciding with the local celebration of Buddha’s birthday. This festival is celebrated to drive away evil spirits and to ensure smooth sailing of its sea-faring residents. The islanders organize a … Read more
Bonza Bottler Day is not a ‘traditional’ holiday. It is a holiday that is celebrated every month. When the day’s date matches the month’s number, that is a Bonza Bottler Day. Several holidays are celebrated on Bonza Bottler Day such as New Year’s Day on January 01 or 01/01, Groundhog Day on … Read more
Beer is the oldest and one of the most popular alcoholic beverage. It is ranked third as overall most common drink next to water and tea. To express gratitude to people who made beer, a celebration has been made which is called Beer Day. National Beer Day is celebrated every year on … Read more