New Year’s Eve Customs All Around the WorldWay back when, as 1993 turned into 1994, I was a college student spending a semester abroad in Seville, Spain and dutifully (read: joyfully) taking in the local culture and traditions. In Spain, when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, revelers eat one grape for each of the…
Christmas and New Years Latin American StyleMuch of the same traditions can be found in many countries due to immigration and religious beliefs, but each country has individual differences exclusive to their native land. South American Christmases are a time of summer celebrations held outside in the warm sun. Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, gift giving and…
Cultural Holiday Traditions: Christmas Around the WorldRaising culturally aware children has become more and more important today. The melting pot of cultures is what makes our lives rich with heritage and diversity. In recognition of the many traditions of Christmas, we wanted to find out how it was celebrated all over the world. How do other…
