Many New Year's Eve customs have unknown or unique origins. There's one Swiss New Year's tradition involving food that, although beloved, some find wasteful.
The University of Chicago chapter of Hillel, a Jewish campus life organization, started a tradition where, each year, it holds a wholesome Hanukkah food debate.
The immigrants who came to the U.S. through Ellis Island faced many challenges, but on Christmas, they were served a feast that would introduce them to America.
The image of modern day Santa Claus isn't how some previous generations were used to seeing him. Our version of Santa is thanks to a marketing campaign.
If you consider adopting any Australian practices, this holiday tradition should be one. Kids leave out cookies with this boozy drink for Santa Down Under.
During Kwanzaa, this lucky ingredient resembles a coin, symbolizing prosperity and good luck in the upcoming year. It's also said to ward off the "evil eye."
Whether it's your first time hosting or you're a seasoned veteran, don't let Thanksgiving get out of hand by doing this one thing that could lead to disaster.
If you want to stick to tradition when making homemade gefilte fish, it pays to know where your ancestors come from - it could affect your fish selection.
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is all about the turkey, but the bird doesn't always have to be the star - you may want to consider serving up some lasagna.
Fruitcakes are often referred to as what you'd give someone you're not particularly fond of. So of course, many fruitcakes could use an upgrade or two.
When Bruno Mars meets K-Pop sensation Rose and they make a song about a drinking game -- everyone wants to know how it works. Here's what we found out.
How often do you have the opportunity to tour the original home of your favorite snack? The oldest pretzel bakery in America is a true Pennsylvania landmark.
From beverages and sweet treats to snacks and condiments, the options for Advent calendars are endless. Here are some of the tastiest for foodies this year.
Eggnog and bombardino are both decadent drinks that people love to drink during the holidays. But even though they look similar, they do have some differences.
Many Jewish holidays have food-related traditions, and Sukkot is no different. Traditionally, Jews eat stuffed foods to celebrate the occasion. But why?
For Jews, Yom Kippur is one of the most important days of the year. But one relatively obscure practice for the holy day is still the subject of controversy.
Some might think of bannock bread as a British or Scottish staple. But the Canadian version of bannock is more like fry bread -- one with a complex history.
Feel like your chocolate cake is missing an out-of-the-box ingredient? One British cookie might be the ticket to a delicious cake that's truly fit for royalty.
Chances are there's a mole or two that you really enjoy, but probably have never heard of mole blanco. That's because only it's served on these occasions.
Good beer is best with good snacks, and at Oktoberfest celebrations, pretzels are easy to find. These chewy bread twists are steeped in history and tradition.
Are you going to a fancy restaurant and not entirely sure what (or if) there are special rules to follow? We consulted an expert to fill us in on what to know.