Read the history behind Andrés González’s hymn “Placentero nos es trabajar” — now included in the new hymnbook as “Oh, How ...

A glass of Burgundy sipped during dinner. A chilled Chardonnay while the sun goes down. A sparkling Champagne at a wedding. Typically, a glass of wine is something savored. Except in one quiet town in ...

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Las Cruces, in southwestern New Mexico, blends mountain and desert scenery with Mexican, Native American and Western culture.

The fern that brings money: Another ritual linked to the night of San Giovanni is to collect a fern and keep it in the pocket to encourage economic prosperity. Also in this case, no scientific ...

“It is sad to see this tradition end with our generation ... Members take turns in the role, presiding over baptisms, funerals and ceremonies for New Year, Christmas and local festivals. Different ...

Spanish: Feliz Navidad (feh-leez nah-vi-dad) Popularised by the song of the same name, this is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries that embrace vibrant Christmas traditions.

WHETHER it’s hanging your stockings by the fire or leaving milk and cookies out for Santa Claus, we all have Christmas traditions that we follow. And depending on where you are in the world, … ...

This is the unique tradition of celebrating Christmas that the country once followed. 6 / 10. ... In Catalonia, Spain, Christmas comes with some truly unique traditions.

Yule cat, Naked Santa, KFC and other odd Christmas traditions around the world. Published: Dec. 25, 2024, 5:25 a.m. From a gift-pooping log in Spain to a giant cat who punishes lazy Icelanders, ...

Unusual Christmas traditions from around the world ... Spain: The pooping log In Catalonia, a unique figure called “Tio de Nadal” or the “pooping log” is central to Christmas festivities.