In Solvang, a town known for its Christmas spirit, a pagan tree-burning ritual serves as the season's biggest highlight.

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The tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year to mark the good luck for the next 12 months to come is a part of Spanish tradition and dates back to the 19th century. It is believed that each grape ...

As the clock struck midnight, ushering in the year 2025, many turned to traditions to ensure a prosperous year ahead. From culinary customs to fashion choices, five New Year practices were believed to ...

Food, for example, is part of many New Year’s traditions. Food is one of the best ways to gain insight into a culture. We study cultures to determine how they operated in the past and what we can ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A new year brings many traditions along with it and in the Pittsburgh area, that includes the very popular New Year's pretzel. The Pretzel Shop on the city's South Side is a ...

Since then, the night has evolved into a New Year's Eve tradition that includes prayer, songs and a meal. “Many congregants across the nation bow in prayer minutes before the midnight hour as ...

Eating 12 grapes at midnight to ring in the new year is a Spanish tradition that is hundreds of years old, according to Vogue. It is practiced across the Caribbean, South America and other ...

Whether it's to accomplish all those New Year's resolutions or just have a prosperous 2025, every culture has its New Year's traditions, but some might stand out more than others. Here is a list ...

As the final hours of the year approach, people around the world are preparing to mark the occasion with traditions and rituals. Among these is a tradition with old roots and a new wave of ...