Discovering Traditions: May 1st and the Making of the Wreath by M.L.Kappa

Today, is the first of May, a day that is widely celebrated and that has various traditions attached to it. I am happy to have M. L. Kappa as my special guest for Discovering Traditions. You can find a list of all guest post that have appeared on my blog so far here, and you … Continue reading Discovering Traditions: May 1st and the Making of the Wreath by M.L.Kappa →

Discovering Traditions: Novruz – Spring festival in Azerbaijan by Dr Gulara Vincent

The 21st of March marks the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. Today, I am happy to welcome back Gulara Vincent for this lovely guest contribution to Discovering Traditions, you can find her previous guest post here, and an overview of this blog's guest posts here. Novruz – Spring festival in Azerbaijan by Dr … Continue reading Discovering Traditions: Novruz – Spring festival in Azerbaijan by Dr Gulara Vincent →

Discovering Traditions: Mardi Gras by Diana Gordon

Today is Mardi Gras, the last day of Carnival and the last day before the lent season begins tomorrow. I have the pleasure of welcoming back Diana Gordon with a contribution to Discovering Traditions, she is shedding some light on the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. Last time she was a guest on my blog … Continue reading Discovering Traditions: Mardi Gras by Diana Gordon →

Discovering Traditions: Karneval by Conny Kaufmann

Carnival is early this year, I am happy to have Conny Kaufmann as my guest for Discovering Traditions today. She is sharing this very important German tradition, especially for those who live or are from Köln, Düsseldorf and the surrounding region. This is the 3rd Discovering Traditions post, you can find the other two here and here. Discovering Traditions: Karneval … Continue reading Discovering Traditions: Karneval by Conny Kaufmann →

Discovering Traditions: Epiphany by Robin Rivera

Today, is Epiphany and I am happy to welcome back Robin Rivera for this second Discovering Traditions guest post, as well as her second guest appearance on my blog. You can find her advent calendar contribution here, and read the previous Discovering Traditions post by Dr Gulara Vincent about New Year's here. Epiphany Robin Rivera When I was young, the … Continue reading Discovering Traditions: Epiphany by Robin Rivera →

Discovering Traditions: New Year’s Eve Celebration Soviet Style by Dr Gulara Vincent

At the last day of this year 2015 I would like to welcome back Dr Gulara Vincent with the inurgal post for the Discovering Traditions guest series. You can find her first guest post on my blog here. New Year’s Eve Celebration Soviet Style by Dr Gulara Vincent As a child, I used to love … Continue reading Discovering Traditions: New Year’s Eve Celebration Soviet Style by Dr Gulara Vincent →