GALLERY: Swimmers held a penguin parade and opened a very large ice carousel
On February 24, the traditional penguin parade in Tartu featured swimmers in humorous costumes and included the inauguration of a large ice carousel.
Luge in Latvia — Traditions, Medals, and Performance at the Olympics
Luge sports in Latvia boasts a history of over a century, with expectations for success in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
School Banned Children from Watching the Olympics – Now Finns Speak: 'The Teacher Trusted Us'
A school in Kuopio, Finland, canceled its students' planned viewing of the Winter Olympics due to city regulations, prompting nostalgic reflections from locals on past Olympic traditions in schools.
Did you know these things about Shrove Tuesday?
The article discusses Shrove Tuesday traditions in Finland, particularly highlighting the popularity of 'laskiaispulla', a traditional cream-filled bun.
Gallery | 1200 Dancers Gathered for the Winter Dance Festival in Kohtla-Nomme
A winter dance festival, known as Kohtla-Nomme Winter Pilgar, drew over 1200 dancers in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, honoring dance leader Urve Kilgi.
Nagasaki Winter Tradition 'Lantern Festival' Begins
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a winter tradition in Nagasaki City, kicked off on the 6th, featuring around 15,000 lanterns illuminating prominent spots like the Megane Bridge, with various cultural performances scheduled until the 23rd.
Why are Italians angry ahead of the Winter Olympics? 'We don’t want another former Yugoslav republic'
The decision for a Slovenian company to handle part of the catering services during the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo has sparked outrage in Italy, where culinary traditions are vital to national identity.
Bulgaria’s Kukeri dancers revive ancient winter rituals
In Bulgaria, Kukeri dancers don traditional costumes and perform ancient pagan rituals to cleanse and bring health during the winter season.
Snapshots in January: Pictures of the Day
Members of the Berlin swimming club 'Berliner Seehunde' take a chilly bath in Orankesee during a carnival event, while traditionally scantily clad men participate in a fire festival in Moriyama, Japan, featuring torches shaped like a giant snake.
Fuqaa: The Palestinian winter gift... food from the earth and inherited tradition
Fuqaa, or wild mushroom foraging, is a cherished winter tradition for Palestinians in the northern West Bank, serving as both a culinary delight and a cultural heritage passed down through generations.
High-altitude dinners on snowmobiles and gourmet aperitifs in the chalet
This winter in Trentino invites indulgence in gourmet delights and local culinary traditions amidst the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites, highlighted by the 'Enrosadiratime' phenomenon.