Why Is There a Mile-Long Banquet Table in This European City?
Every year, the people of Kaunas build a mile-long table and dine together in the spirit of peace. The 2022 event was the most poignant yet.
Traditions
‘Inugami’ Demon Dogs Are Causing Illness in Japan, According to This Legend
Long before COVID-19 existed, Japan had spent centuries dealing with a paranormal force that supposedly infects humans, causes serious illness, and then spreads from person to person.
A Grecian Dessert for the Dead That’s All About Life
Τhis dessert for the dead prepared for thousands of years in Greece symbolizes the best of life.
There’s a Brutal Heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. So What’s This About a “Seattle Freeze”?
You might want to bring a hat.
12 of Europe’s Strangest Traditions
Those who believe that Europe is a grand home for the sophisticated and urbane might be in for a mighty shock when they learn about some of the continent’s more unusual traditions.
Why Is Jell-O Such a Big Part of Midwestern Desserts?
The wreath-shaped quivering Jell-O “salads” are arguably the most omnipresent and chameleonic of all desserts found in the Midwest.
13 Traditional National Costumes From Around the World
Discover the stories fashion can tell about a place’s culture and history.
10 Ways to Jinx Yourself in Italy (and the One Way to Reverse It)
Whatever you do, don’t sleep with your feet toward the door, don’t light a scented candle inside your home, and don’t spill that olive oil!
Why Do We Do These 10 Weird Things Every Thanksgiving?
It’s turkey—and whatever the hell else—time.
You Outta Master These Quirky Customs If You Want to Hang Out Here
Dress in a mummer’s disguise, get “screeched in” as an honorary Newfoundlander, and enjoy these unique local traditions and tasty delicacies.