Tradition8 days agoSeaside Skipping Day 'as popular as it was 30 years ago'Hundreds of people took part in Scarborough's Skipping Day, an annual event first recorded in 1903.8 days ago15 Feb 2026Celebrating St Piran's Day: All you need to knowSt Piran's Day is on 5 March and is celebrated with parades, live music and community events.15 Feb 202617 Jan 2026Everything you need to know about wassailingInvolving cider, toast and a song or two, wassailing's history dates back centuries. 17 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Why is one part of Wales celebrating new year in January?Hen Galan - or the old new year - is still being celebrated to this day in Gwaun Valley.13 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Children help keep centuries old tradition aliveLocal schoolchildren are making hats for the Haxey Hood in North Lincolnshire.4 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Crowds brave cold to keep Scrambling traditionMore than 50 children take part in the annual scramble for sweets in Driffield town centre.2 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Wassailing: The folk tradition enjoying a revivalSimon Bailes says the colourful custom is making a comeback with the rise in community orchards.2 Jan 202624 Dec 2025The festive traditions with roots in LondonFrom Christmas cards to paper crowns in crackers - how the traditions in our homes started in the capital.24 Dec 20251 Nov 2025Centuries-old traditions revived to 'bless' orchardA cider farm is celebrating the Torm Man - a mystical spirit believed to dwell within orchards.1 Nov 2025...
