Keyword: cultural traditions

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New Year’s Traditions Around the World January 2, 2008

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Personal Growth & Change, Society, Culture & Current Events

Fireworks to chase evil spirits, 108 gong strikes, color-coded underwear for luck: Armand DiMele traces the surprising origins of New Year’s customs from Japan to Spain to Germany, then turns to why resolutions fail and how small, specific changes outperform grand acts of willpower.

New Year Traditions Around the World December 28, 2006

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Meaning, Spirituality & Philosophy, Society, Culture & Current Events

Why do we party hard, eat grapes, burn dolls, and bang pots at midnight? Armand traces New Year customs from ancient Babylon and Rome through modern celebrations in Korea, Colombia, Taiwan, and beyond, weaving in listener calls about Puerto Rican, Black American, and other personal traditions.