Celebrating Ramadan is a blessed celebration in the life of followers of Islam. While it is a time of spiritual focus, it is in fact a celebration shared with family and friends….
Category: Folklore
Celebrating Victory Day
For many Canadians, the Victoria Day celebrations mark the beginning of summer. When I am in Canada for the holiday, I spend the day the way many Canadians do, with picnics, grilling…
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo – Music and Dance
Mexican music and dance are large parts of celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The festivals celebrating Cinco de Mayo are a great way to experience these aspects of Mexican culture. In addition to…
Cinco de Mayo – Food and Drink
Food and drink play a prominent role in Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Celebrations often center on food, from birthday parties to major religious holidays, because food brings people together. It is an…
History and Celebration of Cinco de Mayo
The history and celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday held on the 5th of May in Mexico and the United States celebrates Mexican culture and perseverance. It has a special place…
The Ancient Traditions and Celebrations of Beltane
What is Beltane? Beltane is the Gaelic May Day festival, traditionally begins at sunset on April 30th and ends at sunset of May 1st. Considered the height of spring and the beginning…
More Easter Traditions Around the World
Around the world, Easter isn’t just about family traditions, but a community traditions as well. Where I live, we have community organized activities like Easter Egg hunts. In some parts of the…
Easter Traditions Around the World
Every family around the world that celebrates Easter has their own traditions. Easter was a big deal in my family growing up. When I was young, we would get all dressed up…
The Origins of the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is one of the best known symbols of Easter, but what are the Easter Bunny’s origins? We know him as the fuzzy figure who hides eggs for children to…
Holidays around the World
One of the goals we aspired to when we started Researcher’s Gateway was to provide information about the many holidays around the world If you have been following, you can already tell…