Tradition5 days agoMicronesian canoe has maiden voyage on the FoyleA team of boat builders from Micronesia carved a traditional canoe from a tree felled in Londonderry.5 days ago30 May 2025Town marks Great Fire anniversary on Oak Apple DayOak Apple Day is the start of six months of events commemorating the 1675 Great Fire of Northampton.30 May 202524 May 2025Pie created for King as part of ancient traditionSince before the 1200s, a UK city has sent a lamprey pie to the reigning monarch.24 May 20253 May 2025Minehead Hobby Horse a 'fearsome bit of theatre'Each year, the 8ft (2.5m) long hobby horse emerges from its stables in Somerset to mark May Day.3 May 202521 Apr 2025Reviving the lost tradition of egg clappingChildren visit neighbours with a wooden clapper, recite a rhyme and ask for eggs they can take home.21 Apr 202518 Mar 2025Ancient tradition of freemining allowed to continueA council pledges to protect ancient rights of freeminers to burn and mine coal in the area.18 Mar 20251 Feb 2025Chinese community shares Lunar New Year customsHundreds of people in Bristol are set to take part in celebrations for Chinese New Year.1 Feb 202518 Jan 2025Wassailing revival 'links us to our rural roots'The pagan tradition involving fire and cider is increasing in popularity say folk tradition experts.18 Jan 202513 Jan 2025Our remote isle celebrates New Year on 13 JanuaryFoula - which also celebrates Christmas on 6 January - never fully adopted the modern Gregorian calendar.13 Jan 2025...