tradition

Drinking with the Trees: The Tradition of Wassailing

At the heart of English tradition lies wassailing, an ancient and joyful custom that marks the New Year with blessings,…

8 months ago

Plough Monday: Welcoming in the Agricultural Year

Marking the beginning of the agricultural year, Plough Monday - celebrated on the first Monday after Epiphany - is a…

8 months ago

Twelfth Night: The Festive Finale of Christmastide

Twelfth Night has been celebrated for centuries as the joyous conclusion to the Twelve Days of Christmas. Rooted in medieval…

8 months ago

Celebrating New Year’s: Games, Gifts, and Royal Favour

What are your plans for New Year’s? Watching the fireworks? Counting down the year with a glass of champagne in…

9 months ago

Feasts, Parties and Celebrations: The Twelve Days of Christmas

How do you celebrate Christmas? Most, if not all, families will have their Christmas traditions; the food they eat, the…

9 months ago

Winter Warming: Ritual Year Traditions in the First Season

In the Ritual Year, the year is divided into the four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn. This roughly maps onto…

9 months ago

The Peace before the Party: Advent Traditions

As December dawns, our eyes will naturally turn to Christmas, if they haven't already. We will be looking forward to…

10 months ago

Celebrating the Beauty of Trees: Tree Dressing Day

Every December, communities around the UK come together for Tree Dressing Day, a celebration of the cultural, spiritual, and practical…

10 months ago

Christmas Through the Ages

How do you celebrate Christmas? You might have traditions that are unique to you and your family, your cultural heritage…

10 months ago

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