by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 2, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Travel Well, United States
February 2 marks Groundhog Day in the United States and parts of Canada. Origins of the day date back to 1841 in southern Pennsylvania, in the town of Punxsutawney to be exact. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 12, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, Sweden, Travel Well
What: Though not an official holiday, Saint Lucia’s Day is both a religious celebration and a cultural festivity throughout Scandinavia, particularly Sweden. A traditional kind of bun, Lussekatt (“St. Lucia Bun”), made with saffron, is normally eaten...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 11, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, Travel Well
What: Diwali, or Deepavali literally means “festival of lights.” It is the biggest celebrated holiday for Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. It’s a 5-day festival that usually falls during October/November, marking autumn as the festive season. Modern...
