Holiday

There's more to New Year's Eve than simply enjoying a few glasses of something bubbly. The post Seven Waves And Red Underwear: 6 New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around The World appeared first on Babbel.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with 10 wonderful Christmas traditions in different languages? The post 10 Words That Represent Christmas Traditions In Different Languages appeared first on Babbel.

December 25th might signify the birth of Jesus for Christians, but the Winter Solstice is also central to other traditions. The post The Other Side Of Christmas: Pagan Winter Solstice Festivals appeared first on Babbel.

Check out this list of festive words to get you out of that winter slump. The post 10 Of The Most Wonderful Winter Words appeared first on Babbel.

It's a holiday that means different things to different people. The post What Is May Day? appeared first on Babbel.

If you're not very familiar with Ramadan, these phrases can be a great place to start learning. The post Useful Phrases For Ramadan In Arabic, Indonesian And Turkish appeared first on Babbel.

What comes to mind when you think of the word "Carnival?" Colorful ferris wheels, rickety tilt-a-whirls and rigged midway games? Internationally, "Carnival" has a very different meaning. Here's your guide to the western world's favorite week of debauched fun. The post Party Around The World: How To Celebrate Carnival In 6 Languages! appeared first on Babbel.

Whether you love it or hate it, you can't avoid this holiday. Especially if you're in the greeting card aisle. The post A History Of Valentine’s Day Words And Symbols appeared first on Babbel.

The story behind the crowds: your guide to the history of Black Friday and who takes part in it around the world. The post What Is Black Friday, And Where Is It Celebrated? appeared first on Babbel.

Plus, a brief look at how other countries celebrate Thanksgiving. The post What Language Was Spoken At The First Thanksgiving? appeared first on Babbel.

Halloween celebrations are fun and spooky in all the right ways. But don't get caught unaware: make sure you know these 10 fun Halloween facts. The post 10 Spooky Halloween Facts That You Might Not Know appeared first on Babbel.

Celebrating revolution with fireworks, parades and parties? You might think you're in the United States if you're not paying attention... The post What Is Bastille Day, And Why Is It Celebrated? appeared first on Babbel.

Bored of hot dogs and Six Flags? Here's how the rest of the world tips its hat to summer. The post 8 Festive Summer Traditions From Around The World appeared first on Babbel.