Tradition18 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 2025Bristol18 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 2025Gloucestershire13 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 2025Scotland6 Jan 2025Hundreds join huge scrum for medieval gameThe annual rugby-style game is contested between the patrons of pubs in two Lincolnshire villages.6 Jan 2025Lincolnshire30 Dec 2024Centuries-old new year tradition returns to town"Scrambling" involves children chanting a rhyme for sweets and coins in the streets.30 Dec 2024Hull & East Yorkshire14 Dec 2024The ancient tradition of ale conningIn 1949, BBC cameras recorded the testing of festive beer at London's Tower Hill ahead of Christmas.14 Dec 2024London23 Oct 2024Ministers back plans to enhance pie 'n' mash statusEnvironment minister Daniel Zeichner welcomes a formal application to protect the Cockney favourite.23 Oct 2024England9 Aug 2024South Queensferry celebrates the Burryman in annual traditionThe "age old" procession is believed to bring good luck and see's the Burryman walk nine miles in a flower-covered suit.9 Aug 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East...
