Seasonal celebrations
Find out how different countries and cultures celebrate the passing of the seasons and how their traditions have been shaped around nature.
Seasonal traditions and occasions
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Saint Gregory’s Day – the Slovene Valentine’s Day
Meet St. Gregory, the 6th monk who became Pope and the patron saint of schoolchildren and scholars.
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Busó-walking in Mohács, Hungary
Learn about Hungary’s oldest and most famous carnival tradition, which banishes winter and welcomes spring.
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Roots of Mother's Day
From earth goddess festival to family feast - did you know that Mother’s Day has its roots in ancient traditions?
Seasons