Tradition

Ribs inside a railcar, filets in a Civil War hospital and wings in an airport hangar – the Show-Me State is full of unique culinary experiences.

Legends swirl around the University of Edinburgh’s mysterious graduation bonnet.

From a rubber duck contest to hypnotizing chickens.

From the Midwest to a tiny town in Italy, the tradition of weather-predicting onions lives on.

On the night before the Balinese New Year, villagers bring monsters to life—and then burn them.

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Why hide eggs when you can hang them on a tree?

From rodents of unusual size to flaming arrows, communities across North America share solar eclipse traditions.

For centuries, the Beothuk people relied on seabirds to survive—and likely to find their way to the afterlife.

This Lunar New Year welcomes the Wood Dragon, but these mythic animals never go out of style.

Just in time for their moment in the sun (or not).

The ancient tradition of Turoń bestowing blessings has faded but, like the creature itself, it may be resurrected.

Wilhelm Füchtner's iconic 1870s design began a legacy that continues in the same small workshop in Germany's Ore Mountains.

Featuring devils, yurts, and Yule Lads, traditional crèche sets can tell unique stories about their communities.

Portland's hopes and dreams can be found hanging from its branches.