Holidays
15 postsThere'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.
From caroling with a horse skull to enjoying Christmas Eve at KFC, these holiday customs give the old man in the chimney a run for his money. The post 11 Wacky Holiday Traditions Around The World 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.
Here are just a few facts about the massive celebration that is Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by over a billion people around the world. The post 8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Lunar New Year 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.
There's much more to the Day of the Dead than just sugar skulls and an altar. Below I'll explain the origins of this tradition a millennia in the making, and all of its rich, symbolic elements. The post 12 Items You Need To Know To Understand Día De Muertos 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.
Odds are pretty good you'll be eating a hot dog on the 4th. And we say that due to a statistical grounding in 4th of July facts. The post 8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The 4th Of July appeared first on Babbel.