How to Celebrate Halloween Like the Irish—With Traditions Rooted in Samhain
Key Takeaways Samhain is an ancient Irish festival that brings people together at autumn’s turning point for food, games, and stories. Add Irish…
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11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area
For the most seasonal snacking and sipping, several hotels, restaurants and other businesses in the D.C. area are offering cherry blossom-themed afternoon tea…
‘A moment to celebrate’: EPA on final repairs to Potomac Interceptor pipeline
On the heels of wastewater flow being restored to the Potomac Interceptor over the weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a press…
A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon… CAIRO (AP) —…
‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent
GALAXIDI, Greece (AP) — The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy “flour war” on Monday for its… GALAXIDI, Greece (AP)…
DC residents celebrate Lunar New Year with parade through Chinatown
Hundreds of D.C.-area residents braved the wet weather Sunday and gathered in Chinatown to watch lion dances, live music and firecrackers in the…
Falls Church community members gather to celebrate Lunar New Year at the Eden Center
Hundreds of community members gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia, to welcome the Lunar New Year and pay…
People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
BEIJING (AP) — It’s not just people — in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar… BEIJING (AP) —…
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Christie O’Sullivan of Trinity, Florida, has spent 21 Valentine’s Days with her husband, but her favorite celebration was one spent… Christie O’Sullivan of…
Events around the region celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
On the holiday celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr., several events around the D.C. region have hosted events honoring the civil rights leader’s memory. …
Millions celebrate Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7, following ancient traditions
Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after much of the world marked… Millions of people…