But they’re a bit more complicated and interesting than that ... as a surprise to those not familiar with the local New Year’s traditions to see hordes of Danes roaming the streets hurling ...

In every corner of the globe, cultures and communities have their own special New Year's Eve traditions they believe will usher in 365 days of health, wealth or good luck. Experiencing these ...

PETALING JAYA: Chinese New Year is a time of celebration and cultural preservation, but not all traditions have withstood the test of time. According to college student Sandra Liew, superstitions ...

As winter fades in the Northern Hemisphere and the days grow longer, millions of people prepare to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year ... and connection, its traditions channel those themes.

It marks the coming of the new year in some cultures ... And who can mention traditions without bringing up food? Food is central to the Nowruz celebration, according to the UN.

Here’s what to know. By Aimee Ortiz Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life, renewal and rebirth that people in Iran and beyond have been observing for ...