For centuries, the same story has been told: Saint Patrick drove the serpents out of Ireland. But Ireland never had...
Saint Patrick: The Legend of the Serpents and the Origin of March 17 Read Post »
Neapolitan pizza, emblem and pride of Naples, Italy.
World Pizza Day (February 9): From Humble Flatbread to a Global Icon Read Post »
El 6 de enero marca uno de los momentos más significativos del calendario cristiano: el Día de Reyes, también conocido
January 6: The Origin of Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day) Read Post »
La celebración del Año Nuevo es una de las tradiciones más universales del mundo, pero su fecha y significado varían
January 1st: The Origin of the New Year Read Post »
The Feline Terror of Christmas Among snow-covered mountains, isolated villages, and endless winter nights, Icelandic tradition preserves one of ..
Jólakötturinn. The Yule Cat Read Post »
The Christmas tree is one of the most universal symbols of the holiday season. Its origins can be traced back to ancient pagan rituals linked to the winter solstice, nature and the rebirth of light.
The Origin of the Christmas Tree Read Post »
Iceland’s “Oma Noël”, the fearsome figure who devoured naughty children. In the remote Icelandic winters, when darkness reigns and...
Grýla. The Giantess of the Nordic Winter Read Post »