Learn English: Tradition tagged articles

  1. St Patrick’s Day in Ireland

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: St Patrick’s Day in Ireland

    St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his day is celebrated on 17th March in many parts of the world.

  2. Beware the Poisson d’Avril!

    : Beware the Poisson d’Avril!

    The Poisson d’Avril or April Fish is the French equivalent of an April Fool – an April fish is a young fish that is easily caught.

  3. Easter in Italy

    Experience Cultures: Easter in Italy

    Celebrations for Easter are held throughout Italy and include church services, parades and fireworks.

  4. Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.

  5. Wedding traditions around the world

    Experience Cultures: Wedding traditions around the world

    The traditions surrounding weddings and marriage vary considerably from country to country. Some traditions are found in many countries, whereas others are unique to one or two. Some have very ancient origins, while others have not been around for so long.