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Ancient Winter Solstice Myths That Shaped Yule
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Ancient Winter Solstice Myths That Shaped Yule
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The Witch’s Guide to the Equinox: The Power of Balance at Mabon and Ostara
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The Witch’s Guide to the Equinox: The Power of Balance at Mabon and Ostara
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How to Celebrate Lammas and Lughnasadh: First Harvest Traditions, Ritual and Sun Magic
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How to Celebrate Lammas and Lughnasadh: First Harvest Traditions, Ritual and Sun Magic
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How to Celebrate Litha: A Wiccan Ritual, Traditions and the Magic of the Summer Solstice
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How to Celebrate Litha: A Wiccan Ritual, Traditions and the Magic of the Summer Solstice
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Spring Festivals Around the World: Sakura, Holi, Semana Santa and More
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Spring Festivals Around the World: Sakura, Holi, Semana Santa and More
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How to Celebrate Beltane: A Wiccan Ritual, Traditions and the Magic of May Day
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How to Celebrate Beltane: A Wiccan Ritual, Traditions and the Magic of May Day
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How to Celebrate Ostara: Wiccan Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of the Spring Equinox
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How to Celebrate Ostara: Wiccan Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of the Spring Equinox
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How to Celebrate Imbolc: Wiccan Ritual, Traditions and the Magic of Brigid’s Day
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How to Celebrate Imbolc: Wiccan Ritual, Traditions and the Magic of Brigid’s Day
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How to Celebrate Yule: Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of the Winter Solstice
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How to Celebrate Yule: Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of the Winter Solstice
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Holiday Ports of Call: The Best Christmas Destinations to Visit by Yacht
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Holiday Ports of Call: The Best Christmas Destinations to Visit by Yacht
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Wicca Full Moon Magic: Rituals, Spells and Symbolism
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Wicca Full Moon Magic: Rituals, Spells and Symbolism
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How to Celebrate Samhain: Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of Halloween, the Witches’ New Year
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How to Celebrate Samhain: Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of Halloween, the Witches’ New Year
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How to Celebrate Mabon: Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of the Autumn Equinox
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How to Celebrate Mabon: Rituals, Traditions and the Magic of the Autumn Equinox
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Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival
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Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival
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Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From?
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Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From?
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Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022
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Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022
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No Fooling: The History of April Fool’s Day and Poisson d’Avril
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No Fooling: The History of April Fool’s Day and Poisson d’Avril
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Vintage New Year’s Greetings
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Vintage New Year’s Greetings
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Christmas Around the World
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Christmas Around the World
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The Strange History of Valentine’s Day
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The Strange History of Valentine’s Day
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How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus
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How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus
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Guy Fawkes Day / Bonfire Night: A Bizarre British Holiday
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Guy Fawkes Day / Bonfire Night: A Bizarre British Holiday
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24 Vintage Halloween Cards That Are Nostalgic — But a Bit Creepy, Too
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24 Vintage Halloween Cards That Are Nostalgic — But a Bit Creepy, Too
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The Strange History of Halloween
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The Strange History of Halloween
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21 Vintage Halloween Photos That Are So Creepy They'll Give You Nightmares
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21 Vintage Halloween Photos That Are So Creepy They'll Give You Nightmares
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Bastille Day Q&A: Pretty Much Everything You Want to Know About the French Independence Day
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Bastille Day Q&A: Pretty Much Everything You Want to Know About the French Independence Day
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How to Enjoy Feria
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How to Enjoy Feria
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Magic Mushrooms. The unconventional and modern marvel of Metropol Parasol, known as Las Setas (The Mushrooms) by locals, took root in Seville’s Plaza de la Encarnación in 2011. Designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer, the structur
Last summer Wally and I had the pleasure of visiting the garden of chef and philanthropist @rick_bayless. Bayless opened Frontera Grill in 1987 forever changing the face of Mexican food in Chicago. The production garden supplies his three downtown re
No Straight Jacket Required. When Wally and I revisited my former stomping grounds in Buffalo, we couldn’t resist the chance to tour the empty patient wards of the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. I had only been able to admire them from a
The Library is Open! It’s fun to be a tourist in your own city. I can’t believe it took us this long to visit the incredible Newberry Library. Its collections span an Aston six centuries, making it a treasure trove of knowledge. And that
The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a masterclass in Mexican Baroque. A literal visual feast for the eyes, the church’s highly decorated interior includes use of more than 60,000 sheets of gold leaf. Its façade is decorated w
I was initially reluctant about visiting Hierve el Agua, the calcified waterfalls and spring-fed mineral water pools outside of the city of Oaxaca de Juárez. The popular geologic wonder is located in the town of San Isidro Roaguía, in t
San Miguel de Allende is a town with art in its DNA. There are galleries galore and shops full of colorful folk art. But we knew that one of the places we had to add to our itinerary was the Fábrica La Aurora. It just sounded so interesting: I
If you’re planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende and are looking for something fun and unusual to do, be sure to set some time aside for a visit to the Chapel of Jimmy Ray. The mosaic wonderland filled with art and assemblages by the late art
I’ll admit it, I’m a fan of @andresgandresg. When the time came for us to find the perfect place to stay in San Miguel de Allende, and I saw that @casahoyos was another one of his projects, the decision for me was easy. The boutique hote
The colorful #fantastical #woodcarving creatures known as #alebrijes were inspired by an artist’s fever dream. Learn more about our favorite #mexican #folkart #artepopular #handicraft. Link in bio. #travel #travelblogger #mexico🇲🇽 #oaxaca #
Sweat to Reset. The herb-infused indigenous steam ritual #temazcal opens your mind as well as your pores. Plus, you won’t believe how they cleanse you of negative energy. Learn more about this Mesoamerican tradition and why we highly recommend
There’s No Place Like Home. Located on a quiet stretch of Calle Miguel Hidalgo in the Centro of Oaxaca City, @casaantonieta was more than just a hotel for Wally and I. It was our home away from home. Plus it included the hip @muss_cafe with gre
Folk Yes! Linda Hanna’s home contains an incredible collection of handmade #folkart pieces from the surrounding villages around #Oaxaca. If you have a passion for folk art as Wally and I do, Oaxaca should be on your Mexico itinerary. And there&
@palaciooficial is more than just a pretty building. Head inside for strange #murals by famous #artists, including #diegorivera and #orozco. They’re also infamous, whether it’s because they’re #communist propaganda or feature a hide
Walking around #PuertoVallarta is a bit like being in an outdoor art gallery. #Murals #streetart and #graffiti can be found all over. #Mexico has a long history of this public art form. Click our link for more photos — and learn how some of the
Viva La Revolución. Masala y Maíz checked every box for us: a delicious blend of Mexican, African and Indian cuisine, great service, a pleasing atmosphere and a business philosophy we can get behind. Learn why this restaurant stands out
Shop ‘Til You Drop. If you’re looking to purchase folk art, handicrafts and arte popular from all over Mexico such as brightly painted alebrije wood carvings from Oaxaca and hand-embroidered Otomi textiles, head to the @mercadodeartesania