Tagged: ancient traditions

We know that ancient civilizations burned or buried their dead. That was common practice in ancient times and the same applies today. What might sound unusual at first is the fact that Vikings also wanted their longhouses to die so, they either burned or buried...

Native Americans believe that we were put on Earth for a special reason, but we often do not know why and without this knowledge we feel lost and confused. That’s why Native Americans practice a vision quest that is meant to open the door to...

– “Spain is different!”. Napoleon took this view after his defeat by Spanish guerrilla warfare tactics. Generalissimo Franco’s government later made use of this slogan to promote Spain’s unique appeal to international tourists. The success of this tourism campaign is evident today: in 2016 Spain...

-Die as a true and brave warrior and you will go to Valhalla, the kingdom of the great Norse god Odin. That was the ultimate goal of every Viking. It was also the reason why warriors never feared, but rather embraced death Fire played a...

In order to survive or win a battle, Viking warriors were expected to master a fight with and without weapons. This led to the developed of a martial arts system called Glima that was practiced by men and women of all ages. The tradition of...

– Ancient Viking funeral traditions and rituals were very complex. Before they adopted Christianity, Vikings were Pagans and they had many customs, practices and beliefs. As in many other ancient civilizations, Vikings developed a highly class conscious and hierarchical society. Many relics in ancient tombs...

“What is 2.55 miles long, 69 feet wide, 12 feet high, and covered with feathers”? It’s not particularly difficult to answer this question because the answer is obvious: The Philadelphia Mummers Parade”! It is believed to be the oldest folk festival in the United States...

On December 31, people in Scotland celebrate Hogmanay. It’s a very old tradition and the celebrations continue into the first couple of days of January. Many local areas have their own customs when it comes to celebrating Hogmanay and they are all very spectacular! Traditional...

– The tradition of New Year’s resolutions started a long time ago and can be traced to ancient Babylon. Today, many people start the New Year by making a promise or setting up a goal, but in most cases they break their promises. A scientist...

Have you ever wondered what’s behind the ancient Christmas tradition and true meaning of candy canes? Due to the J-shape many people associate candy canes with the name Jesus, but that is wrong. The shape was meant to represent the crooks of the shepherds to...