Step back into medieval England for a weekend of festive role reversals, pageantry, and just a touch of ecclesiastical mischief. If you’re a time traveller with a penchant for the quirky side of history, the Boy Bishop tradition is a…
Step into a time-honoured English tradition with festive cheer, ancient customs, and just a pinch of medieval charm. For time travellers seeking a weekend filled with history, merriment, and the warmth of a quintessential English market town, look no further…
If you’ve ever popped open an Advent calendar to find a sub-par chocolate or marvelled at the oddity of tiny beauty products stuffed behind numbered doors, you’re already familiar with the concept of Advent. But did you know that this…
Every year, on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States, shoppers are encouraged to put down their big-box shopping bags, close those online mega-store tabs, and embrace the charm of Small Business Saturday. This relatively new tradition celebrates…
Every year on 19 November, a lesser-known celebration rolls around: International Men’s Day. Less glamorous than Father’s Day and often overlooked in the holiday calendar, International Men’s Day is a day to shine a light on men’s contributions to society,…
Every 11 November, just as dawn breaks, a group of villagers gathers in a chilly field near Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire, to take part in one of England’s oldest, quirkiest ceremonies: Wroth Silver. With coins, a silver platter, a hearty breakfast, and…
Every 11 November, as the rest of the country settles into solemn reflection for Armistice Day, the small town of Fenny Stratford in Buckinghamshire marks the occasion with an eccentric twist: firing the Fenny Poppers. This curious tradition involves cannon-like…
Every year, on the second Sunday in November, the UK pauses for one of its most solemn occasions: Remembrance Sunday. As red poppies bloom on lapels across the country, this day is dedicated to honouring the men and women who…
If you think Bonfire Night is just about Guy Fawkes and sparklers, then Skinningrove is here to prove you delightfully wrong. Every year on 5 November, this small fishing village on the North Yorkshire coast lights up the night with…
Every November, as Bonfire Night smoulders away and the dark, chilly nights settle in, the village of Shebbear in Devon gathers to perform one of Britain’s oddest and oldest traditions: turning the Devil’s Stone. It’s a ritual that involves a…
