All Saints Day, which falls on November 1, is also known as All Hallows’ Day, Hallowmas, the Feast of All Saints, or Solemnity of All Saints. (Because All Hallow’s Eve begins the celebration of this Christian holiday, that is why Halloween, the shortened version of All Hallow’s Eve is celebrated on October 31). This day, …
All Saints Day and All Souls Day in Eastern Europe: Not Quite Halloween Read More »
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to tea or coffee because you’re staying away from caffeine or simply want a different hot beverage to enjoy throughout your day, you may want to take a tip from the people living in the region of Eastern Europe. While the people from this region regularly drink traditional …
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Tossed onto shores by the Baltic Sea, amber has been coveted, traded, and used as jewelry for thousands of years, making its way from Northern Europe to the Black Sea by way of a trade route called the Amber Road. Fascination for amber has waned little over the centuries, and today, visitors to Lithuania, Latvia, …
Baltic Amber, the Gold of the North: What It Is, Where It Comes From Read More »
