Tag: tradition
Candlemas 2023: date and history around this tradition
In February, we celebrate Candlemas by preparing and tasting good pancakes. What is the origin of this festival? Why do we eat pancakes? A look back at the history and…
Mardi gras: date and origin of this popular tradition
Mardi Gras is a very special popular festival that is not just limited to costumes and delicacies to eat. Date, tradition, sayings, culinary specialties… Here is everything you need to…
Magic with flour, salt and water: in search of French baguette secrets in Wijk bij Duurstede
Why the bread is stick-shaped? Coster has no idea. He knows the difference between a Dutch and a French baguette. “The traditional baguette complies with a number of specific rules.…
against the Blues, Harry Kane perpetuates the bad English tradition
Renowned for his ability to take penalties, Harry Kane brought hope to the English house against the France team on Saturday December 10 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World…
Advent calendar: where does this tradition that begins this Thursday come from?
Opening the boxes of your Advent calendar every day in December is an old tradition, which delights children and adults alike. Every year, brands use their imagination to offer calendars…
Thanksgiving: understanding the tradition in two minutes
THANKSGIVING. This Thursday, November 24, 2022, Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving. On the menu ? Turkey “of course”! Origin, history, tradition… Here is the main information to know to shine in…
War in Ukraine: soldiers used as cannon fodder, an old Russian tradition
Day after day, the morbid count continues. During the single day of Thursday, November 10, nearly 710 Russian soldiers would have died on the battlefield, according to figures published daily…
Soap box derby tradition continues
News Local News 28 youngsters take part in Labor Council event Publication date: Sep 05, 2022 • 54 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation Mason Barker…
This is how the swing rotates around its axis – kiiking is an Estonian extreme sport that combines tradition, strength and recklessness
The Estonian sport has its roots in the village swing tradition, which is also known in Finland. Today, Estonian-style swings can be found in at least five different countries. Kiiking,…
Tradition continues: yet another neighborhood party in Utrechtse Zeven Steegjes
The party tents have been set up, the garden chairs are on the street and the Dutch tricolor is hanging out: the narrow Utrecht Kockstraat is ready: after a two-year…