In the original festival, men would sacrifice a goat and a dog, then run around naked or nearly naked, hitting women with the animals' hides.

Instead of celebrating a traditional Valentine's Day ... relationship to revel in the love fest that is Valentine’s Day in Mexico. That’s because Feb. 14 is “El Día del Amor y Amistad ...

I Survived a Kidnapping in Mexico. Now I Tell the Stories of Those Who Didn’t. February 6, 2025 Trump Is Failing the ...

Every Carnival in Tenosique, Tabasco, wooden men, priestesses and jaguars ritually overcome an evil god in the dance of El Pochó.

The Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, which dates back to 1887, is the best-known Groundhog Day celebration and was featured in the Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day." Groundhog Day events take place ...

Award-winning fantasy artist John Picacio, whose credits include work with "Game of Thrones," has teamed up with a New York Times bestselling author.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat Tuesday celebration.

Groundhog Day is arriving quickly and everyone is waiting to see whether or not Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not. You know the old adage - If the groundhog sees his shadow, he will ...

One folk tradition that continues in some homes on St. Brigid's Day (or Imbolc) is that of the Brigid's Bed. The girls and young unmarried women of the household or village create a corn dolly to ...

Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring ... groundhog's annual emergence from hibernation for centuries, there's a tradition of groundhog clubs and celebrations that are independent ...

Now there is more to love in Mexico City’s renowned Roma Norte neighborhood, which is famous for its creative vibrancy. (Especially with its yummies from the famous La Macaria tea room.) ...

The holiday stems from a centuries-old Pagan and Christian tradition, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It is also known as St. Brigid’s Day. German settlers brought the tradition to ...