The celebration of The first of May must be one of the most confusing festival traditions in Finland. Is the first of May (known as “Vappu” according to Valpuri, whose original name day is May 1) primarily a feast for the working class, academics or farmers? What are the origins and contexts of some of the most well-known Vappu traditions?
Even in the longest lifetime, there are only a handful of events that are truly life altering. Some are quite predictable, like the day we...
What’s the best way to receive acknowledgement for completing 90 total credit hours in Aggieland? Aggie Ring Day, of course! Each year, The...
Mueller Tower is one of UNL most famous on-campus monuments. Often just referred to as “the Bell Tower,” this tower was designed by a UNL...
Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is often celebrated by diverse groups of people and families. Nowruz literally means “new day...
One of the things that makes Bryn Mawr so special are its traditions! Each tradition is super meaningful and helps bring the campus...
My Family’s Day of Love.
Being apart from your significant other doesn’t have to ruin your holiday!
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, thoughts of buying flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears are on many people’s to-do lists. However...
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?! Should old acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld land syne! Just like how...
We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! You think that Christmas is the same in every country? Think again. Here are the facts...
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas Everybody! Yes, Christmas has long past, but since we are still in the month of January as well as still being...
We all have our traditions at Christmas. On Christmas Eve when the madness begins to settle we all celebrate the beginning of the big day...
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Christmas Traditions of a Scandinavian Family in Seattle It’s so close, yet so far. I eat a little chocolate from my Advent calendar every...
Even though I do have mixed feelings about the holiday season, I have so many favorite traditions and memories from the past few years.
What’s the holidays without treats and a grand feast? There are so many traditions that families have and a lot of them have to do with...
For most, the week before finals is about as stressful as it can get. For me, the only thing that always gets me through this particular...
A little more "Love Actually", a little less "Christmas Vacation"
Lucia is not just about the historical figure from Sicily but rather a symbol of light and comfort.
These are just a few of my attempts to get into the holiday spirit this year. I hope they are able to help some of you out!
