Mardi Gras translates to ‘Fat Tuesday’ in French, and falls on the last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. It's all about colourful...
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American Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is a US national holiday familiar all over the world. For most of us, the day summons images of turkey, pumpkin...
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A colourful celebration of love. Taking place from the 24th-25th June, San Francisco Pride is a celebration of the LGBT community and one of the largest gatherings of its kind...
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Summer is when most people jet off to exotic places for a bit of rest and relaxation- but it’s also…
Japan really takes the biscuit for slightly crackers festivals and Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) is one of…
We’re all familiar with Easter eggs and hot cross buns, but here are some more unusual Easter traditions from around…
Whether it’s a family holiday, solo travel or a romantic weekend away, a city break is a wonderful way to…
Held on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali, the annual Spirit Festival is a six-day celebration of yoga, dance and…
One of India’s most exuberant festivals, Holi is a joyous riot of colour where people shake off the gloom of…
Spring is going to take a bit longer to arrive this year, as a leap year means February gains an…
