Entroido: the ancient tradition of Galician Carnival
We start the most colorful celebration of the year and with it come the troupes, the party, the delirium, and the debauchery. As we…
Hermit of Monte Stella – A catholic sanctuary inside a cave
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team Calabria offers to the eye of the visitor the charm of the sacred with its spiritual side made…
What is Morris dancing?
Morris dancing is a celebration, a display of dance and music performed at seasonal festivals and holidays to banish the dark of winter, celebrate…
The ancient custom of ‘Candelora’
By Francesco Tirinato – JUMP Team (Italy) Every year, on 2 February, the custom of ‘Candelora’ is celebrated.The first evidence of this feast dates…
The city that refused to perish
The history of the way to Santiago de Compostela does not start in the woods of Libredón, where the funeral remains of the Apostle Santiago were found. Neither in Jerusalem, where the disciple was executed. The origin of this holy way is to be found in the city of Oviedo (Asturias). The city in which, the ancient King Alfonso II, located his court after ascending to the throne in 891. But… Why is the city of Oviedo so important for the way to Santiago? If you want to discover way keep reading!
Greater Polish Carnival traditions – nowadays and in the past
The period of carnival begins at The Feast of the Three Kings and lasts until the day of Ash Wednesday – just before the…
The special night of Epiphany in Calabria region
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team Have you ever heard stories about the night of the Epiphany? The feast of Epifania, a cherished festivity…
New Year’s Eve –Polish traditions and superstitions
The end of the year is definitely considered to be special time of the year. It’s the time of reflection, setting resolutions, plans and…
Hidden meanings behind Christmas Eve traditions in Poland
Christmas traditions aren’t only about mindlessly repeating the same patterns – there is often deeper meaning hidden behind them – and I would like…
The Galician Father-Christmas
In the mountains of Lugo, mainly in the valleys of O Cebreiro, Courel, Louzara and Ancares, is where the figure of a strong old…