10 Unusual New Year's Eve Superstitions for 2026
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
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8 Bizarre New Year's Eve Traditions Worldwide
Discover eight of the world's most unusual New Year's Eve customs, from Ecuador's scarecrow burnings to Italy's furniture tossing. Find out how other cultures ring in the new year.
Natasha Hamilton's Christmas Traditions Revealed
Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton shares her family's heartwarming Christmas rituals and her special role in bringing festive spirit back to Liscard. Discover her 'anchor of the season'.
Mexico's Night of the Radishes: A 127-Year Tradition
Discover the history of Oaxaca's Night of the Radishes, the quirky festival where giant vegetables become art. Learn how this 1897 tradition kicks off Christmas.
12 Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World
Discover the world's weirdest festive customs, from Germany's Krampus to Japan's KFC Christmas. A global tour of unique holiday celebrations.
UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
UK Calls for Nominations to 'Living Heritage' Inventory
The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.
UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
Royals' Christmas OK! Collector's Edition Out Now
Discover the British Royal Family's festive traditions in the 2025 OK! Christmas Collector's Edition. Get your copy for £9.99 at newsagents or online now.
Moravian Stars Illuminate German Christmas
Discover the history of Herrnhut's Moravian stars, a 180-year-old Christmas tradition lighting up Germany. Learn how this handmade decoration became a national symbol.
China funeral protests erupt over cremation mandate
Protests erupt in China's Guizhou province as villagers resist mandatory cremation policies. Traditional burial practices clash with government land preservation efforts amid rising unrest.
George Washington's First Thanksgiving Proclamation
Explore how George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation forged national unity. Discover the origins of this pivotal American tradition and its enduring political significance.
Americans Adopting Turkeys in New Thanksgiving Trend
Discover how Americans are embracing turkey adoption programmes, sparing birds from slaughter. Learn about this growing movement and its impact on holiday traditions.
Melania Trump Receives White House Christmas Tree
First Lady Melania Trump ushered in the holiday season, receiving a 25-foot Michigan fir tree at the White House. Discover the festive traditions and her 'Celebrating America' collection.
Melania Trump welcomes White House Christmas tree
First Lady Melania Trump officially receives the 2025 White House Christmas tree, a champion fir from Michigan. Discover the festive details and when public tours resume.
Sweet Potato vs Pumpkin: Thanksgiving Pie Debate
Discover the cultural divide behind America's favourite Thanksgiving desserts. Which pie wins the ultimate holiday showdown? Explore the history and regional preferences.
Wedding Crasher Spotted in Bride's Professional Photos
A bride discovered a complete stranger posing in her wedding photos months after her big day. The mystery guest turned out to be a friend's mother who crashed the 100-person event. Read the full story and surprising cultural insights.
Sean Sherman's Indigenous Food Revolution in Cookbook
Discover how Sean Sherman's groundbreaking Turtle Island cookbook is reclaiming Indigenous culinary traditions and transforming modern cuisine. Explore this food revolution today.
Forgotten Christmas Traditions Worth Bringing Back
Discover which vintage British Christmas customs are making a comeback this festive season. From parlour games to edible decorations, explore how to add nostalgic charm to your celebrations.
Royal Chefs Reveal Queen's Christmas Pudding Recipe
Discover the Royal Family's festive food traditions and get the recipe for Queen Elizabeth II's favourite Christmas pudding, just in time for Stir-up Sunday.
UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
Magdeburg Christmas Market reopens after fatal attack
The German city of Magdeburg reopens its Christmas market nearly a year after a car-ramming attack killed six. Discover the new safety measures in place.
From Baking Criticism to Family Legacy Discovery
When her aunt questioned why she didn't bake like her mother, Ying Reinhardt's journey revealed baking as a language of love and connection across generations.
Harry and Meghan kiss in Netflix Christmas special
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share an intimate kitchen kiss in a new trailer for Meghan's Netflix holiday special, offering a glimpse into their Montecito home.
Sheep flock through Nuremberg to winter pastures
Hundreds of sheep herded through Nuremberg city centre in a popular annual spectacle. Discover how this tradition aids urban biodiversity and grass management.
Stacey Solomon's Under-£7 DIY Christmas Crackers
Stacey Solomon shares her genius under-£7 hack for personalised Christmas crackers. Get inspired to create your own festive family tradition this year!
Readers Share Their Favourite Photo Booth Moments
Discover the heartwarming and hilarious photo booth stories from Guardian readers across the UK. Share your own memorable moment today!
English football bans global event tributes at matches
Major shift in football tradition as English clubs agree to stop holding minute's silences and armband tributes for international events unrelated to the sport.
Trump removes Oval Office sign in power move
Donald Trump's decision to remove the traditional Oval Office sign has ignited fierce debate about executive authority and constitutional norms in his new administration.
Trump's Oval Office Sign Mysteriously Vanishes
The mysterious disappearance of Donald Trump's controversial Oval Office sign has sparked speculation and debate about presidential traditions and political symbolism in the White House.
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