Around the world, lucky foods for the new year range from collard greens (representing green cash) to long noodles (representing...
December
When clocks strike midnight on New Year’s Eve many revelers are engaged to pop champagne, set off fireworks, or kiss...
December 31 - Some important events on this day 192 👉🏼 Roman Emperor Commodus survives poisoning attempt by his mistress...
We are in Greece where, on New Year’s Day, a centuries-old tradition is observed in almost every household, that of...
December 30 - Some important events on this day 1460 👉🏼 Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield (Northern England),...
December 29 - Some important events on this day 1170 👉🏼 English Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket assassinated before the...
December 28 - Some important events on this day 1065 👉🏼 Westminster Abbey in London consecrated. One of the most...
Many years ago, all the birds of the world gathered to decide which of them would be their king. After...
December 27 - Some important events on this day 537 👉🏼 Hagia Sophia inaugurated by the Emperor Justinian I as...
In the 19th century, a regular Christmas was a little different. For holiday fun, revelers in the United States, Canada...
December 26 - Some important events on this day 795 👉🏼 Leo III is elected to serve as Pope on...
In some areas of England, during the late medieval and early Tudor periods, especially through the reign of King Edward...
December 25 - Some important events on this day 1 👉🏼 1st Christmas, according to calendar-maker Dionysus Exiguus 274 👉🏼...
December 24 - Some important events on this day 563 👉🏼 The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated...
December 23 - Some important events on this day 962 👉🏼 Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine...
December 22 - Some important events on this day 1596 👉🏼 Ferryboat Meuniers crashes in Paris, 150 die 1666 👉🏼...
The so-called Caganer is a figurine depicted in the act of defecation appearing in nativity scenes in Catalonia and neighbouring...
December 21 - Some important events on this day 1163 👉🏼 Hurricane hits villages in Holland/Friesland, causing floods 1582 👉🏼...
December 20 – Some important events on this day. 1046 👉🏼 Pope Gregory VI abdicates at the Council of Sutri,...
December 19 – Some important events on this day. 1642 👉🏼 4 of explorer and seafarer Abel Tasman's crew killed...
Animals play a prominent role a Christmas, regardless of whether or not religious beliefs are behind it. The story of...
December 18 – Some important events on this day. 218 BC 👉🏼 Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia -...
December 17 – Some important events on this day. 546 👉🏼 Gothic War (535-554): The Ostrogoths of King Totila conquer...
Bells, especially Church Bells, have traditionally been associated with Christmas for a long time. In some churches it is traditional...
December 16 – Some important events on this day. 755 👉🏼 An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang,...
Just as Wassailing, Mumming is an ancient pagan custom too, and basically an excuse for people to have a party...
December 15 – Some important events on this day. 533 👉🏼 Byzantine General Belisarius defeats the Vandals, under King Gelimer,...
If you arent't lucky enough to have been born in Iceland, or not have visited the island through a Christmas...
December 14 – Some important events on this day. 557 👉🏼 Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, is significantly...
Wales is often known for having a rich and interesting history, full of iconic folklore and strange traditions. However, one...
