But in 1810, the Crown Prince of Bavaria invited the entire kingdom to attend his wedding party, and more than 40,000 people accepted him. The celebration was so successful and raw that the people of Munich decided to make it an annual tradition. Despite the name, the celebrations begin in late September and last 16 […]
Here are a few that seemingly come out of nowhere, but remain integral pieces of some countries’ annual New Year customs. Many of the customs of New Year festivals note the passing of time with both regret and anticipation. The baby as a symbol of the new year dates to the ancient Greeks, with an […]
They’ll enjoy seeing themselves on the big screen and reminiscing about old adventures. Keep all those christmas lights out and decorate your home with all sorts of glowing lights. Does your family have a movie series you love? Pop in a movie, snuggle in with your favorite snack, and enjoy each other’s company to round […]