While you may be familiar with the American traditions of marriage—the bride wearing white, a couple exchanging rings, and vows that end in “I do”—there are endless unique wedding ...

Promoting well-being is one of the main goals to improve health in the world. We examined the well-being and quality of life over the course of one year in a sample that participated in an Indigenous ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog ...

The origins and history of Groundhog Day. Credit: GPA Photo Archive / Flickr CC BY 2.0 Every year on February 2nd, people across the United States and Canada come together to celebrate Groundhog Day, ...

One folk tradition that continues in some homes on St. Brigid's Day (or Imbolc) is that of the Brigid's Bed. The girls and young unmarried women of the household or village create a corn dolly to ...

From historic seafood shacks to iconic steakhouses, these legendary eateries have been serving locals and visitors for decades, preserving flavors and traditions that define the Sunshine State’s ...

How Christmas trees became a holiday staple Victoria’s influence stretched beyond fashion—her family’s holiday traditions helped shape how Christmas is celebrated today. One of their most ...

A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday. By Mike Ives In Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities at this time of year, potted ...

For Chinese across the world, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, festive traditions, holiday shopping and diverse cultural and tourism activities. This year, it falls on Jan.

While many Malaysians might have the impression that all ethnic Chinese are the same, the truth is there are many subgroups with their own distinct language, customs and traditions shaped by their ...