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A dedicated team of 13 volunteers from Salem's First Christian Church has been hand-stuffing more than 12,000 Easter eggs every year for five years to make the community's free Easter egg hunt possible. They start months early, tape each egg shut individually, and then celebrate their work together over dinner.
India's historic Ahmedabad brought together religious traditions, civic pride, and thousands of residents to mark its 615th birthday with rituals, heritage walks, and cultural performances. The annual celebration honors the city's founding while connecting young people to their roots.
The Macaquiño people of Colombia's Amazon are working to preserve ancestral fishing knowledge that has sustained their community for generations. As modern gear replaces handcrafted traps, elders fear losing traditional techniques that protect both fish populations and cultural heritage.
Scottish football supporters can wear their full traditional kilts, including sporrans, at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA agreed to make an exception to stadium security rules. The decision ensures the famous Tartan Army can celebrate their first World Cup appearance in 28 years with their heritage intact.
Parents across India are rediscovering ancient crafts and nature activities that keep kids engaged without devices. From rolling seed balls to spinning wooden tops, these hands-on traditions blend play with purpose.
Five transgender musicians from India's Jogappa community will perform their devotional music at a major Pune festival for the first time, sharing centuries-old traditions that blend spirituality with powerful storytelling. The February 28 concert marks a growing recognition of their art and identity.
After 62 years of unfulfilled dreams, an Indian grandmother turned traditional laddoo sweets into modern snack bars and built a food startup now supplying over 150 companies. Her persistence through 80 failed attempts transformed a family recipe into a thriving business preserving culinary heritage.
A small Georgian village has revived Berikaoba, a centuries-old pagan spring festival featuring masked performers, traditional wrestling, and joyful chaos. What nearly disappeared under Soviet rule now thrives again, thanks to one determined teacher.
Vietnam is transforming ancient villages and craft sites into interactive destinations where tourists make pottery, craft lanterns, and dive into local culture. The shift from sightseeing to participation is boosting sustainable tourism and keeping traditions alive.
Morocco's ambassador delivered Quran copies to a small island nation's Muslim community during Ramadan, strengthening ties through faith. The gesture reflects a decade-long effort to promote peaceful Islamic traditions across Africa.
Scientists traced Vietnam's gleaming black teeth tradition back 2,000 years, discovering ancient people used iron-rich mixtures to achieve the coveted look. The stunning beauty practice still thrives across Southeast Asia today.
Thai police pulled off a creative sting operation by hiding inside a traditional dancing lion costume to arrest a wanted burglar at a local fair. The suspect was caught completely off guard when officers emerged from their festive disguise.
Thousands gathered in northern Italy to hurl tons of oranges at each other in a 800-year-old carnival celebrating freedom. The three-day Battle of Oranges brings history to life with the world's fruitiest food fight.
For the first time, a growing number of Chinese families chose restaurants over home-cooked feasts for Lunar New Year, prioritizing togetherness over tradition. The shift is quietly liberating women from days of unpaid holiday labor while keeping the celebration's heart intact.
Palestinians in Gaza are lighting up their first Ramadan celebration since the October ceasefire with lanterns, decorations, and shared meals despite living in tents and destroyed neighborhoods. Communities are finding ways to revive holiday traditions and support each other after more than two years of war.
A Nigerian milk brand is bringing healthy meals and gift boxes to Muslim families at 100 mosques nationwide this Ramadan. The campaign celebrates mothers keeping families nourished during the holy month of fasting.
Instead of traveling home for Lunar New Year, young Chinese workers are inviting their parents to visit them in the cities where they work. Flight bookings for this "reverse Spring Festival" jumped 84% this year as families embrace a new way to celebrate together.
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Instead of tossing her bouquet at her Arizona wedding, 24-year-old Bobbi Russo turned around and dedicated the flowers to her 85-year-old grandmother Nancy Jones. The emotional surprise honored the woman who spent her whole life putting everyone else first.
In Lhasa, a Tibetan family gathered to celebrate their New Year by cooking gutu, a special soup with hidden meanings baked into every bite. The Night of Gutu brings families together to honor tradition, share laughter, and welcome the year ahead with hope.
The Year of the Horse arrived with an unexpected twist as humanoid robots performed martial arts alongside traditional temple prayers and fireworks across the globe. From Beijing's high-tech celebrations to incense-filled temples in Hong Kong, the world's most important holiday blended ancient customs with cutting-edge innovation.
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