Upcoming Folk Observances
February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.
Read MoreBecause anyone who can make a money magically appear under your pillow deserves a special day!
Read MoreAn unofficial holiday, this is the Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras that takes place the week before Lent.
Read MoreIn parts of Northern and Eastern Europe, the Mass of Saint Walburga or Walpurgis Night is celebrated on the evening of April 30th.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Mother Goose Day
Read MoreIf you are female, over 30, unmarried and live in the 19th century, this is your day.
Read MoreA day to embrace positivity and to not let the small everyday annoyances of modern life stop us enjoying every moment.
Read MoreThe rose is the traditional flower of June, so it makes sense to observe red rose day in June.
Read More❤️ This Brazilian equivalent of Valentine's Day comes from Portugal and is linked to Saint Anthony.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National Paul Bunyan Day
Read MoreA day to celebrate Scottish heritage through arguably its most obvious manifestation - Tartan.
Read MoreWhat's more sensible as a weather forecast? The bones of a 1,200 year old saint or a groundhog?
Read MoreObon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Read MoreObon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Read MoreThe seventh day of the seventh month is the most romantic day in the Chinese calendar.
Read MoreThough the French colony of Acadia may have disappeared the spirit of those early settlers lives on through its descendants.
Read MoreObon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Read MoreBecause anyone who can make a money magically appear under your pillow deserves a special day!
Read MoreA melting pot of different cultures has created a unique and rich folklore for the country.
Read MoreThe holiday has been observed annually on Labor Day weekend since 1953 to commemorate the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution.
Read MoreOktoberfest is held annually in Munich attracting over 5 million visitors each year.
Read MoreFind out the dates, history and traditions of National German-American Day
Read MoreFind out the history and background to the Spiritual Consent Day observed in Kazakhstan.
Read MoreA national holiday in Iceland to honour their patron saint, a 12th century bishop.
Read MoreThe Christmas period in Sweden carries on until the “dancing out” of Christmas on “tjugondag Knut”.
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