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Femicide in Italy: A modern phenomenon deeply rooted in country’s cultural past
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 months ago“Femicide is not a crime of passion, it is a crime of power,” wrote Elena Cecchettin after her...
In Search of the 1st Christmas Tree: Origins of a Tradition
Snopes via Yahoo News· 5 months agoJohn MacDougall / Getty Images O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, nobody knows your origin. It’s...
Why Do People Keep Pinching Me? The Origins of 4 St. Patrick's Day Traditions, Explained
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBeing told to put on a green sweater and enjoy some corned beef seems like a completely random...
The Historic Origin Of The Italian-American Feast Of The Seven Fishes
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 6 months agoDelve into Italian-American holiday traditions with the iconic Feast of the Seven Fishes. Unearth...
St. Brigid, the compassionate, sensible female patron saint of Ireland, gets a lot less recognition...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 months agoSt. Brigid of Kildare's shrine in Faughart, County Louth, Ireland. (Photo by RDImages/Epics/ Hulton...
Rougarou horror film: Local actor and Lafayette Cajun musician to star.
The Courier via Yahoo News· 10 months agoA Louisiana based movie about the Rougarou stars a Lafourche actor and a Lafayette Cajun musician....
The fascinating history of Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 4 months agoFireworks over Edinburgh, Scotland.George Clerk/Getty Images In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as...
Nochebuena: Why many Hispanic, Latinx and Filipino families celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs the night falls on Christmas Eve, most American children are headed to bed in hopes seeing what...
Ray Buursma: The horrors of tribalism
The Holland Sentinel via Yahoo News· 6 months ago"Love of money is the root of all evil.” I agree with most of this statement, but I disagree with the qualifier “all.” Greed may be the taproot, but...
Bunnies and Baskets and Eggs, Oh My! History of Easter Traditions and Easter Celebrations
Parade via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHere's the history of Easter traditions like egg hunts and chocolate bunnies. UnSplash Easter...