Tag: tradition
These were the carnival parades of Apestad and Uivergein: ‘Beautiful tradition’
Province of Utrecht – Floats with creative excesses, outrageous outfits, hustle and lots of beer. Carnival is also being celebrated in the province of Utrecht these days. IJsselstein ‘Apestad’ during…
These were the carnival parades of Apegat and Uivergein: ‘Beautiful tradition’
Province of Utrecht – Floats with creative excesses, outrageous outfits, hustle and lots of beer. Carnival is also being celebrated in the province of Utrecht these days. IJsselstein ‘Apegat’ during…
In Spain, support for the Palestinian cause is a “long tradition”
Spain is once again defying the European trend by granting emergency aid to UNRWA. The country, which tries to make Palestinian aspirations heard within the European Union, is distinguished by…
Immaculate uniforms, gleaming sabers and a model of the Battle of Waterloo in the Military Tradition Museum
The extensive collection of uniforms in the museum shows that the appearance of the army has changed over the centuries. The soldiers now wear camouflage clothing in the field, but…
See the quirky American tradition to predict spring
The American tradition of Groundhog Day occurs on February 2 each year. The tradition involves releasing the marmot named Punxsutawney Phil from its enclosure. What it does next is said…
Legion rings in new year with annual tradition
Legion rings in new year with annual tradition The Branch 642 Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band helped kick off the New Year’s Day levee, or stand-to, on Monday. The long-standing…
Sanchuk family, OPP carry on Norfolk Christmas tradition
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Author of the article: Chris Abbott Published Dec 28, 2023 • 2 minute read Matt Sanchuk, from left, Norfolk OPP’s Colton Hearn, and Ed…
Holiday lights tradition passed from mother to son recognized by City of Stratford
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News JP and Sherrie Parsons are carrying on JP’s mom’s holiday lights tradition by winning this year’s Light Up Stratford competition in the Avon ward.…
Rule of 4 gifts: this English tradition combines business with pleasure
Giving gifts, of course, but offering useful and reasonable: here is the new trend coming from the United Kingdom which is attracting more and more parents. What does this tradition…
In the Netherlands, the tradition of blackface during Christmas is fading
Zwarte Piet, or Black Pekka, has been one of the most divisive cultural and political issues among the Dutch in recent years. For a long time, the celebration of Christmas…