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Edinburgh, Scotland

The Burryman

As part of an 800-year-old tradition, a man parades through town covered in a suit made out of spiky burrs.

Why 18th-Century Scots Performed Mock Human Sacrifices Over Cake

This May Day, make Beltane bannock, a simple snack with a long history of superstition and divination.

Sam O'Brien April 30, 2021

In Ancient Georgia, Spring Arrived With Wine, Whips, and Mud

The pre-Christian festival of Berikaoba nearly vanished before one woman made it her mission to revive it.

Melanie Hamilton April 8, 2021

Feria del Campo (Campo Fair)

These abandoned country fairgrounds are filled with replicas of Spanish monuments.

Carreró de les Bruixes (Alley of Witches)

A signal indicates the entrance to this alley, rumored to be a meeting place for witches.

How a Breast-Shaped Cake Became the Symbol of a Sicilian City

History and legend collide in the story of one seriously suggestive sweet.

Sam O'Brien February 5, 2021

10 Stunning Feats of Edible Art

These museums and festivals feature food-based masterpieces.

Sam O'Brien January 25, 2021

Ashford in the Water, England

Sheepwash Pen and Lambs' Bank

This unique creation was used to house and wash sheep prior to shearing.

The Festival That Celebrates Anti-Colonial Struggle in Cameroon

On and around Mount Djim, the Nizà’à people tell the story of finding refuge and fighting back.

Adrienne Surprenant October 16, 2020

Carbis Bay, England

Knill's Steeple

A quirky mausoleum celebrated once every five years with young dancing girls, widows, a tax man, and more.

Berobero no Kamisama

This extremely naked God of Drunkards welcomes visitors to Kochi Station.

Lockdown and the Festival Where Hindu Gods Go Into Isolation

The complex ceremonies continue, but likely without hundreds of thousands of devotees.

Mahima A. Jain June 18, 2020

Kragujevac, Serbia

Knežev Arsenal

The ruins of a military-industrial complex now host concerts and more.

Coyolillo’s Carnival Is a Celebration of Afro-Mexican Culture

How New Orleans Made a Medieval Sicilian Tradition Its Own

St. Joseph protects communities during times of sickness and famine.

Reina Gattuso March 18, 2020

Sardinian Carnevale Has No Place for Beads or Glitter

Instead it has animal skins, cowbells, bullwhips, and frightened children.

Winnie Lee March 9, 2020

Stadtpark Mainz

Along the banks of the River Rhine lies a park that seems unassuming, but beneath the surface lies a long and fascinating history.

Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Smoky Mountain Elk Fest

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.