Traditions

Jack McCallum recalls a hometown tradition that feels unbelievable today, but that raised no eyebrows when he was a child experiencing it.

Jack McCallum recalls a hometown tradition that feels unbelievable today, but that raised no eyebrows when he was a child experiencing it.

Known by many names like Little Christmas, Three Kings Day, and 12th Night, January 6th is known in Ireland as the Women's Christmas, and is a day to embrace the end of the winter holidays.

Jack McCallum shares his New Year's Eve tradition and explains how the routine full of friendship fills him with hope.

Jack McCallum shares his New Year's Eve tradition and explains how the routine full of friendship fills him with hope.

The kilt began its life in 16th Century Scotland, and continues to be seen as a powerful, romantic and dramatic symbol of culture.

The raucous tradition of Puck Fair is believed to have descended from old Lughnasadh festivals, and involves a hunt for a wild goat to be crowned "King Puck."

Lughnasadh has been observed for thousands of years, with rich traditions continuing to celebrate the first fruits of harvest.

Traditional handmade Celtic boats like currachs help residents to this day as they navigate the seas and inland waters.

Although the number of traditional fishing boats is dwindling in Wales, the fisherman that remain are determined to keep the practice alive, passing the culture and skills between generations.