Europe’s most intriguing festivals aren’t always the ones on postcards or Instagram feeds. As winter melts into spring, you’ll find age-old celebrations steeped in local folklore, unique ...

The Böögg isn't a normal snowman. It's made from wood, for starters, and its head is filled with fireworks. When the time hits 6 p.m., the figure is set on fire.

As winter settles in, there’s one expected sight in places lucky enough to see snow—snowmen. From children decorating them with hats and carrot noses to giant sculptures of fan-favorite ...

Europe’s most intriguing festivals aren’t always the ones on postcards or Instagram feeds. As winter melts into spring, you’ll find age-old celebrations steeped in local folklore, unique ...

Europe’s most intriguing festivals aren’t always the ones ... ending with a burning of the ‘Böögg’, a Bogeyman figure that takes the form of a snowman. In the past, there were many Bööggs, which local ...