The harvest moon of 2021 rose on Monday September 20th, beginning a three-day period where the moon appears to be full. The cool winds and drop in temperature create an atmosphere of a change in the seasons. The harvest moon … Continue reading Anthropology: The Growth of Spiritualism in Various Cultures
During this time of the year, most cultures celebrate the transition of the season, marking the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. Or, if you’re in the southern hemisphere, the season transitions from winter to spring. In today’s … Continue reading Mabon: The Wiccan Holiday That Celebrates the Autumn Equinox
The Midnight Sun To the far north of mainland Europe is Scandinavia, the furthest northern sub-region of Europe with a rich and vibrant history, culture, and people. While the greater Scandinavia consists of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, the … Continue reading Anthropology: The History and Evolution of Pre-Christian Celebrations of Midsummer
Light refers to illumination, while a Festival of Light celebrates that illumination. There is hardly a bad connotation to the word. From the dark days of the past, people looked at the sunrise, signaling that a new day had approached. … Continue reading The Festivals of Light: Their History and Significance Across Countries
Today, the 16th of August 2021, marks the auspicious day of Navroz or Parsi New Year in India. The day is very special to the Parsi community. The Parsis are a small but highly influential minority group in India. Originally … Continue reading Celebrating Parsi New Year in India: Customs and Festivities
What is your first impression of traveling to Italy? Most people think of Rome, Milan, mesmerizing landscapes, monuments, structures, beautiful islands, the sea, churches, pizza, art, etc. However, we rarely pay heed to the flavors of Italy. Truffle is such … Continue reading Travel Guide: History of Exquisite Italian Truffles and their Festivals
Introduction There are countless unique holidays around the world, but many people will never get to enjoy them. Fortunately, for those lucky enough to experience a land far from home. There’s always a few exciting traditions to take part in. Getting … Continue reading A Guide to National Celebrations Around the World
Introduction Nuart is a modern international street and public art organization based in Stavanger, Norway. Stavanger has hosted the Nuart Festival in the city since 2001. The festival is considered to be one of the world’s leading celebrations of street … Continue reading NuArt Street Art Festival in Stavanger, Norway
On June 3rd this year, Venezuela observed Corpus Christi celebrations through their Diablos Danzantes de Corpus Christi Festival. Today’s post talks about this uniquely Venezuelan festival. It discusses the reasons for its celebration, it looks at how the locals celebrate … Continue reading Venezuelan Dancing Devils of Corpus Christi