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St. Lucia traditions in Sweden

Today, December 13, is one of the most famous of all Swedish celebrations: St. Lucia Day, a festival of light in the long dark Scandinavian winter....
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Christmas markets in Sweden

Christmas is just a little over a month away, and that means the holiday markets are in full swing in Sweden. The markets start up in early...
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Origins and traditions of Guy Fawkes Day (also known as Bonfire Night)

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason, and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. So runs one...
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Halloween events in Vancouver

Halloween is fast approaching, and with it come all sorts of fun and spooky events. This year, why not head across the border for a taste of...
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Stockholm International Film Festival to feature giant ice screen

You may have heard of the Ice Hotel, but have you ever heard of a giant movie screen made entirely of ice? That's what organizers are planning for...
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Mongolia's Naadam festival: Sports, tradition, and pageantry

Seattle International Travel Examiner is back! Apologies for the long hiatus, but I have been unable to post due to a busy recent travel schedule ...
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Midsummer in Sweden: Origins and traditions

It’s Midsummer Eve, and like any good Swede I am planning on doing my fair share of dancing around the maypole and celebrating the longest...
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Syttende Mai in Bergen: Family and festivities on Norway's National Day weekend

I never knew my mother’s mother, who died in 1969 in her mid-forties, but I’ve been hearing stories about her all my life. She grew up...
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Origins and traditions of April Fool's Day around the world

Happy April Fool's Day! The tradition of playing pranks on this day is found through much of Europe, and similar celebrations exist in many other...
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Major Celtic music festivals

It's St. Patrick's Day, and there are few things the Irish love more than music. Music from Ireland and the other Celtic lands - Scotland, Wales,...
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