The Independent24d
Groundhog Day 2025: Five things you didn’t know about the February tradition
In fact, Groundhog Day is an interesting tradition full of history. Here are five facts you never knew about Groundhog Day: 1) Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog who casts his prediction ...
6abc News24d
Groundhog Day: What to know about the American tradition that is meant to predict spring
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog ...
The New York Times24d
Why Does Trump Threaten America’s Allies? Hint: It Starts in 1919.
Ms. Mittelstadt, a professor of U.S. history at Rutgers University, studies the state, the military and political movements When President Trump started talking about regaining control of the ...
Greek Reporter24d
The Ancient Origins and Modern Traditions of Groundhog Day
Credit: GPA Photo Archive / Flickr CC BY 2.0 Every year on February 2nd, people across the United States and Canada come together to celebrate Groundhog Day, a fun-filled tradition that combines ...
France 2425d
Tradition and technology sync at China 'AI temple fair'
From dragon dances to incense offerings, the festival is also a time to nurture centuries-old traditions -- though in this corner of the capital, they come with a high-tech twist. Billed as an "AI ...
RTE Online25d
The traditions, myths and miracles of Saint Brigid
We sat down with Catherine Healy, Historian in Residence at EPIC (Irish Emigration Museum) to discuss the history, myths, miracles, and traditions associated with Ireland's female patron saint.
techxplore25d
Tradition and technology sync at China 'AI temple fair'
From dragon dances to incense offerings, the festival is also a time to nurture centuries-old traditions—though in this corner of the capital, they come with a high-tech twist. Billed as an "AI temple ...
Florida Today26d
12 legendary Florida restaurants that stand the test — and taste — of time
From historic seafood shacks to iconic steakhouses, these legendary eateries have been serving locals and visitors for decades, preserving flavors and traditions that define the Sunshine State’s ...
Travel News27d
Rejuvenate at Kayan Wellness Festival 2025 in Abu Dhabi
Kayan Wellness Festival will bring to Abu Dhabi an impressive lineup of global wellness experts, including the visionary Sadhguru, biohacker Gary Brecka, and transformative thinkers Marisa Peer ...
National Geographic news27d
Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world
How Christmas trees became a holiday staple Victoria’s influence stretched beyond fashion—her family’s holiday traditions helped shape how Christmas is celebrated today. One of their most ...
The New York Times28d
How Extreme Weather Scrambled a Lunar New Year Tradition in Vietnam
A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday. By Mike Ives In Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities at this time of year, potted ...