The Punxsutawney Spirit was the first newspaper to print news about the observance of this holiday in 1886
This Jewish observance marks the end of 10 days of penitence
In 1223 St. Francis of Assisi famously celebrated Christmas by setting up one of these displays in Greccio, Italy
June 17 is Bunker Hill Day in this state's Suffolk County
In Sweden the Julbord is the smorgasbord for this holiday
This holiday is the night before All Saints' Day
It's the palindromic name for the Vietnamese New Year
At many Japanese hotels, guests enjoy cha-no-yu, the ceremony celebrating this, perhaps in late afternoon
Before holidaying in potentially dangerous places, visit the U.S. government department's "Travel Warnings" website
On a visit to this country, check out the Suceava monasteries & also take in a Transylvanian village or two