This pagan tradition is still alive in England—and you can join
Venture into Somerset’s cider country to mark the turning of apple season at a traditional wassailing ceremony.
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The Northumberland village which hosts a salmon procession in the depths of winter
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What is wassailing, the age-old tradition still celebrated in England
Venture into Somerset’s cider country to mark the turning of apple season at a traditional wassailing ceremony.
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A brief history of the Christmas present
How did the custom get started? Christians see gift giving as a symbolic homage to the Three Wise Men's tributes to the baby Jesus. In the New Testament, the Magi are described as honoring the ...
Italy’s hot spots are being overwhelmed with tourists. These hidden places offer an escape without the crowds
Want to visit Italy but have been put off by the idea of peak season tourists crowds surging through Rome, Florence and ...
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The True Origin of Valentine’s Day Isn't All Flowers and Chocolates
Everyone loves a good love story, but the true history of Valentine's Day is a bit different from the romanticized version ...
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Hundreds celebrate the coming of the new year in Dinas Mawddwy with ancient undead horse tradition
On 11 January an eerie figure appeared in Dinas Mawddwy - eight-foot and fleshless with baubles for eyes, the horse-like Mari Lwyd came to visit.
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Christmas: Games and quizzes
Christmas spirit starts here! Explore CBBCs amazing Christmas games and quizzes to get you feeling festive. Learn about Christmas traditions with our Christmas facts quizzes or try our personality ...
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Celebrating Christmas
Christmas (25th December) is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, the son of God. Christmas is Katie and Hannah's favourite time of the year. They countdown to Christmas using an ...