Even though weddings in European countries have become modernized, some old traditions and customs are still respected in each of them, and Sweden is no...
Archive - February 2016
There are three types of traditional music in Japan: theatrical court music (gagaku) and instrumental Noh (nogaku) music is the type of theatrical music. It is...
Roots of Serbian traditional folk music (originating from ritual songs and mainly influenced by Turkish music) can be traced through the centuries, while...
Serbian traditional cuisine is rich, versatile and affected by various influences, above all Turkish, but also Hungarian and Austrian in the province of...
A new baby in the family is always joyful news and it is followed by a ton of preparation and of course – plenty of customs that serve to bring...
When it comes to same-sex marriages, most couples choose to follow wedding traditions that already exist. However, some of the rules need to be reinvented...
In France, only civil weddings are legally recognized (due to the concept of laïcité), they are performed in the town hall by the mayor (or a deputy mayor or...
Sweden is a country with long and harsh winters, so it is no wonder that Swedes try to do their best to get the most out of summer and warm, sunny days...
Indian weddings take anywhere from five minutes to several days, depending on region, religion, and a variety of other factors. Due to the diversity of Indian...
Two or three days before the wedding, the couple organizes a celebration called Krevati (Greek for bed) in their new home. In Krevati, friends and relatives of...