Frankie Gardner discovers the wassailing practices of Cambridgeshire, speaking with organisers about the ongoing popularity of the tradition and what it means for local communities ...
We get the resistance to streaming. You're paying not to own music, just rent it. And physical media is so much better in so many ways – sound quality, tactility, artwork, a deeper connection with the ...
The grief-stricken husband of one of the three women who died after eating an arsenic-laced Christmas cake in Brazil last month said the devastating loss has left a “hole” in his heart as he ...
If you've ever been to an Irish wake, you'll know that while it can be a sad affair, Irish wake songs and Irish wake ... Merrymaking was a common part of the traditional Irish wake and a major ...
Just to give you a clue. Now that we have passed the clarifying stage, let’s take a look at the four songs that were sung the most in umgidi ceremonies. Zakariya/ Makariya or Uzokwaliwa One thing you ...
A remote Shetland island is celebrating its traditional New Year's Day - two weeks after other parts of the world. Foula - which is home to fewer than 40 people - never fully adopted the modern ...
Set in the enchanting land of “Santasville,” the story follows Mariah as she embarks on a mission to spread holiday cheer and save Christmas with the help of her friends. Filled with iconic songs and ...
This sweet and creamy porridge, also known as Chakkara Pongal or Sweet Pongal, is a staple dish during the Pongal time. Often prepared in a traditional clay pot, the delicacy is offered as a prasadam ...
From the candlelit chant procession to the triumphant gospel finale, Chanticleer presents a cappella arrangements of some of the greatest and most moving Christmas music from throughout the centuries.