Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17. It is an Irish and Christian celebration. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He is known as the founder of Irish Christianity. According to legends, he tried to explain the notion of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit in one God) … Continue reading Saint Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪🍀
Every year in Spain, at the end of the day on January 5, the « Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos » (the Cavalcade of the Magi) begins. These are parades where carriages carrying the 3 Wise Men, followed by riders, distribute sweets to children. On the night of January 5-6, the children go to bed … Continue reading Los Reyes Magos in Spain 👑🏰🇪🇸
Depending on the country, different traditions exist to celebrate the passage to the new year. In France, the evening of December 31 is synonymous with festivities and gastronomic meals with foie gras, smoked salmon and champagne. In Canada, tens of thousands of people are swimming in icy water that is close to 0°C. This is … Continue reading New Year’s Day : different traditions 🎊
Christmas is a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Christmas is now dechristianized in many countries but remains a traditional celebration. The origin of the Christmas tree, symbol of Christmas celebrations, goes back to the 16th century thanks to the German-Nordic tree which symbolizes a living nature in spite of … Continue reading Christmas: different traditions 🎄🎅
The San Fermín festivities, also called « los sanfermines », take place every year from July 6 to 14 in Pamplona. Pamplona is the capital of Navarra, which is located in northern Spain. The festivities celebrate San Fermín, the patron saint of Navarre. In the third century, Pamplona was part of the Roman Empire. Thanks … Continue reading Fiestas de San Fermín 🐂🇪🇸
The Sunday roast is a traditional British Sunday meal. It is composed of a piece of roasted meat, usually beef, served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding (a cooked pastry made of milk, flour, eggs and salt), stuffing and gravy. The vegetables are usually broccoli, cauliflower, parsnips, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts… They can be … Continue reading Sunday roast 🍴🥩
The quinceañera is a traditional celebration in the Latin-Hispanic world. It celebrates the passage of a young girl from childhood to adulthood at the age of 15 (« quince años » en Spanish). The exact origin of this celebration is not known, nevertheless Mexico would be the first country to have practiced the quinceañera. The … Continue reading Quinceañera 🎂👗
Black Friday takes place the day after Thanksgiving, the 4th Friday of November. This day kicks off the Christmas shopping season. Black Friday is well known for its famous discounts! In the United States, some stores open at midnight, so you can do your Christmas shopping in the middle of the night! The term “Black … Continue reading Black Friday 🛍️
Thanksgiving is an American celebration held on the 4th Thursday of November to express gratitude for what they have such as family, friends, work, health etc. The origin of Thanksgiving dates back to 1620 : hundreds of English people left England because they suffered from religious oppression. They left from Plymouth, southwest of London, with … Continue reading Thanksgiving 🦃
Holi is a festival celebrated in India known under different names such as « Festival of Colours », « Festival of Spring » or « Festival of Love ». This religious festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it takes place at the full moon of the month of Phâlguna, that … Continue reading Holi 🇮🇳
Traditions around the world, by Anaïs 