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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Customs Around the World" The Shroud of Turin: A mysterious relic believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ

Background imageCustoms Collection: Tray of Turkish teas, Turkey, Eurasia

Tray of Turkish teas, Turkey, Eurasia

Background imageCustoms Collection: Kissing Blarney Stone

Kissing Blarney Stone
KISSING THE BLARNEY STONE Kiss the stone set into the wall of Blarney Castle by Cormac Macarthy in 1446, and you ll obtain wonderful powers of cajolery

Background imageCustoms Collection: Father Cmas / Toys / Fireple

Father Cmas / Toys / Fireple
Father Christmas puts out a selection of toys and presents in front of a fireplace which has a lovely vase of holly and two candlesticks on it

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Customs / Halloween
A Hallowe en Witch offers suitable costume, a shopkeeper provides appropriate eats

Background imageCustoms Collection: Pixies and Food

Pixies and Food
Five pixies come laden with food and crackers for the Christmas feast

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Musical Angels
Musical angels fly past

Background imageCustoms Collection: Angels & Presents

Angels & Presents
An angel shows two small children their Christmas presents

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Valentine Card
A white rose surrounded by other flowers

Background imageCustoms Collection: Blind Mans Buff

Blind Mans Buff
Children playing Blind Mans Buff at a Christmas party

Background imageCustoms Collection: Girl in her underwear riding a large Easter egg

Girl in her underwear riding a large Easter egg
A girl in her underwear riding a large Easter egg

Background imageCustoms Collection: Little boy with an Easter egg bursting through paper

Little boy with an Easter egg bursting through paper
A little boy with a decorated Easter egg under his arm bursts through a sheet of paper

Background imageCustoms Collection: November the Fifth, Bonfire Night in Lewes, Sussex

November the Fifth, Bonfire Night in Lewes, Sussex
November the Fifth, Bonfire Night in the High Street, Lewes, Sussex. 1892

Background imageCustoms Collection: Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, North London

Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, North London
Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, riding in a cart drawn by a mule, North London. Date: 1922

Background imageCustoms Collection: Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital

Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital
Christmas comes but once a year -- a scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital, founded in Southwark, London, in 1869. A sick little girl is visited by her mother and younger sister

Background imageCustoms Collection: Orthodox Coptic Good Friday icon, Chatenay-Malabry, Hauts de Seine, France, Europe

Orthodox Coptic Good Friday icon, Chatenay-Malabry, Hauts de Seine, France, Europe

Background imageCustoms Collection: Choir singing, Sunday celebration at the Celestial Church of Christ, Missessinto

Choir singing, Sunday celebration at the Celestial Church of Christ, Missessinto, Atlantique, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Background imageCustoms Collection: Great Pyramid of Cholula dedicated to Quetzalcoatl in Mexico

Great Pyramid of Cholula dedicated to Quetzalcoatl in Mexico.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageCustoms Collection: Georgian store, and Circassian and Ingush man

Georgian store, and Circassian and Ingush man.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageCustoms Collection: Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Background imageCustoms Collection: Jumping through Fire

Jumping through Fire
A young couple from the Innviertel district of Austria jump through a bonfire on Saint Johns Eve, to bring themselves prosperity and happiness Date: 1889

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Customs House, Brisbane
Customs House, Petrie Bight, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Background imageCustoms Collection: Minehead Hobby Horse

Minehead Hobby Horse
MINEHEAD HOBBY HORSE Seen here at the opening procession of Sidmouth Folk Week. The horse is made from painted hessian, cloth strips & has a painted mask face

Background imageCustoms Collection: Buffalo dance performed by Indians from Laguna Pueblo on 4th July

Buffalo dance performed by Indians from Laguna Pueblo on 4th July, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Background imageCustoms Collection: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

Background imageCustoms Collection: The Bardic Gorsedd, Stone Circle

The Bardic Gorsedd, Stone Circle
The Bardic Gorsedd, Its History and Symbolism -- Stone Circle, erected prior to the National Eisteddfod at Pontypool in 1923. 1923

Background imageCustoms Collection: Thousands of villagers line the streets of Atherstone for the traditional Shrove Tuesday

Thousands of villagers line the streets of Atherstone for the traditional Shrove Tuesday ball game. The 700-year-old game, which has often been marred by jostling and shoving

Background imageCustoms Collection: A group of French actresses enjoy a performance by a local belly dancer during a night

A group of French actresses enjoy a performance by a local belly dancer during a night out in Marrakech, Morocco December 1952 C5929-027

Background imageCustoms Collection: Boy and girl in paper hats pull a cracker at the party table Date: circa 1929

Boy and girl in paper hats pull a cracker at the party table Date: circa 1929

Background imageCustoms Collection: MAYPOLE DANCING

MAYPOLE DANCING
The spirit of Merrie England still persists here in the village of Kingsteignton, Devon, England, dancing round the Maypole on May Day. Date: 1950s

Background imageCustoms Collection: Hanukkah candelabra, Paris, France, Europe

Hanukkah candelabra, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageCustoms Collection: Horse, Annual Horse Fair, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalucia, Spain

Horse, Annual Horse Fair, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalucia, Spain

Background imageCustoms Collection: Wedding of Princess Beatrice to Prince Henry of Battenberg

Wedding of Princess Beatrice to Prince Henry of Battenberg
Marriage of Princess Beatrice (1857 - 1944) youngest child of Queen Victoria, to Prince Henry of Battenberg at Whippingham, Isle of Wight. 23 July 1885

Background imageCustoms Collection: Nautical Christmas Cake

Nautical Christmas Cake
Captain Hover, the Master of the Goodwin Lightship, with a Christmas cake modelled in the shape of the lightship, the customary gift of Mr. E.A. Anderson of Broadstairs. Date: 1930s

Background imageCustoms Collection: Christmas Presents

Christmas Presents
For many years it has been the custom of Mr. E. A. Anderson of Broadstairs to take out Christmas presents to the crew of the Goodwin lightship - collecting the presents. Date: 1930s

Background imageCustoms Collection: Cartoon, 19th century coach at an inn

Cartoon, 19th century coach at an inn
Cartoon showing a 19th century coach arriving at an inn for a Christmas meal. The plump woman getting out of the coach wonders whether there will be any plum pudding left for her

Background imageCustoms Collection: North London Cemetery, Highgate. The Lebanon Catacombs, terrace and sepulchres built

North London Cemetery, Highgate. The Lebanon Catacombs, terrace and sepulchres built in the Egyptian architectural style popular at this time. Wood engraving 1838

Background imageCustoms Collection: Whirling Dervishes at the Dervishes Festival, Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Whirling Dervishes at the Dervishes Festival, Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Background imageCustoms Collection: A street musician plays the accordion, Lyon, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

A street musician plays the accordion, Lyon, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

Background imageCustoms Collection: Christmas market, Haupt Square, Schladming, Steiermark, Austria, Europe

Christmas market, Haupt Square, Schladming, Steiermark, Austria, Europe

Background imageCustoms Collection: Goose Fair, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Goose Fair, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCustoms Collection: Semana Santa (Holy Week) float outside Seville Cathedral, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Semana Santa (Holy Week) float outside Seville Cathedral, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageCustoms Collection: Maamaoul (Ma amoul) biscuits, Easter biscuits, Lebanon, Middle East

Maamaoul (Ma amoul) biscuits, Easter biscuits, Lebanon, Middle East

Background imageCustoms Collection: Household Cavalry at the 2012 Trooping the Colour ceremony on the Mall and at Buckingham Palace

Household Cavalry at the 2012 Trooping the Colour ceremony on the Mall and at Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCustoms Collection: Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair

Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
Scene showing an ox being roasted at the Stratford upon Avon annual Mop Fair, Warwickshire. Farm workers, labourers, servants and some craftsmen would work for their employer from October to October

Background imageCustoms Collection: May Day Tractor

May Day Tractor
Traditional May Day festivities at Ickwell, Bedfordshire, England. Here, the May Queen arrives on the village green in luxury - by tractor! Date: 1950s

Background imageCustoms Collection: Ickwell Maypoleds

Ickwell Maypoleds
The famous maypole at Ickwell, Bedfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCustoms Collection: Two Women Kiss

Two Women Kiss
Two women kiss 1904

Background imageCustoms Collection: Traditional Vietnamese Lotus dance, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Traditional Vietnamese Lotus dance, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Customs Around the World" The Shroud of Turin: A mysterious relic believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, captivating visitors with its enigmatic history and spiritual significance. Parisian Charm: From romantic strolls along the Seine River to savoring delectable pastries at quaint cafes, Paris showcases its timeless customs that have enchanted generations. Sir Henry Cole's Christmas Card: Unveiling a new tradition in 1843, this iconic card by Cole and Horsley paved the way for exchanging heartfelt greetings during the festive season worldwide. Finding Peace through Walking Meditation: Led by renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh in Paris, this custom offers solace amidst bustling city streets, allowing individuals to reconnect with themselves and their surroundings. Reliving History with Civil War Re-enactments: The Sealed Knot transports spectators back in time near Edgehill, Warwickshire, recreating pivotal moments from England's turbulent past with meticulous attention to detail. Love Takes Center Stage at A Little White Chapel Wedding Chapel: In Las Vegas' vibrant atmosphere, couples embrace spontaneity as they tie the knot in an unconventional yet unforgettable ceremony. Tsoureki - A Greek Easter Delight: Greece celebrates Easter with tsoureki bread; its sweet aroma fills homes as families gather around tables adorned with this traditional treat symbolizing rebirth and renewal. Running Towards Triumph - Marathon Runners' Customs: Athletes from all walks of life unite in pursuit of personal achievements while showcasing endurance and camaraderie during exhilarating marathon races worldwide. Café du Monde - Where Coffee Meets Tradition: Nestled in New Orleans' French Quarter since 1862, this iconic café serves up steaming cups of chicory-infused coffee alongside warm beignets – a beloved local ritual. Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.