weird holidays around the world

It’s no secret that winter is the season of holidays. From Christmas, Hanukkah, to New Year’s and beyond — there’s just so much to celebrate. But who says that all of those festivities have to be about celebrating the conventional things in life? Why not add a touch of whimsical darkness to the chilly months…

For us retail-therapy girlies out there, Black Friday is more than just a shopping day. It’s a holiday. In fact, it’s THE holiday. And even though it’s still two months away, it doesn’t mean that it’s too early to start planning our retail therapy extravaganza! Sure, online shopping is great. We can do it from…

Valentine’s Day is a pretty weird holiday, isn’t it? Sure, all of the flowers, chocolates, and romantic things are lovely to see. But why do we even celebrate it in the first place? The answer is a bit confusing, and the history of Valentine’s Day definitely isn’t nearly as romantic as people may think. If…

Have you ever heard of a holiday that commemorates the time when people’s hands got stuck in tar? Or the day to celebrate women who guard hairpins? Funny, right? It’s no wonder a wide range of weird holidays are celebrated around the globe by people belonging to various cultures. From Cat Day to Clean Monday,…