While Europe generally has some of the best and most festive celebrations of Christmas, the holiday season takes on even greater importance in Italy. This is mainly due to its position as the home of the Catholic Church and the… Read More
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The Best Christmas Markets in Europe
The holiday season is one of the best times of the year to visit Europe because there is nothing quite like a European Christmas. From the largest cities to the smallest towns, spending the holiday season anywhere here can feel… Read More
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Variations of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas Around the World
While the red-robed figure of Santa Claus seems to be everywhere during the Christmas season, he is far from the only person giving gifts to good children around the world. The American depiction of Santa Claus, which has been fairly… Read More
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The Legend of Krampus
The story of “Jolly Old Saint Nick” and his workshop on the North Pole has become ubiquitous all around the world. Even in some countries where Christianity is not widely practiced, Christmas is still celebrated. We all know that Santa… Read More
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As We Prepare for Thanksgiving, What Are Some Other Fall Holidays Being Celebrated Globally?
While the Thanksgiving holiday in the Americas has its roots in celebrations that were held by the first European colonists to the new world, the modern holiday was established fairly recently in history. Proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln during the height… Read More
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New in 2022 – South Africa Explorer
The call of the wild has drawn adventurers to the grasslands of South Africa for centuries. Many writers have written classic tales of safari through the years, and the animals encountered on the safari are mainstays of nature programming, children’s… Read More
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How to Support Local Communities While Traveling
As we gear up to restart traveling and tourism throughout the world, many travelers are starting to examine their relationships with the communities that host them. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to support these communities while traveling – in… Read More
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Chasing the Northern Lights
In the winter, one of the best reasons to travel is to find and see the famed Northern Lights in person. This natural phenomenon, also known by the scientific name of Aurora Borealis, is caused by the reaction of the… Read More
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The Origins and Customs of All Saints’ Day
The celebration of Halloween is a big deal in the United States, and some of our customs have spread to other parts of the world. Halloween is the first of a series of three days called “Allhallowtide”, a Western Christian… Read More
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Exploring the Scotland of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
While it may hold the title of the shortest tragedy among the works of Shakespeare, Macbeth has also been one of the most admired and influential since its debut in 1606. The play examines the psychological damage that can be… Read More