Journey Through 10+ Unique Festive Traditions Across the Globe

1. Trots à Turkey

Where: Canada, the United States Usually costs between $10 and $20 to register. These well-liked events take place in the United States and Canada. As the story goes, Thanksgiving is a celebration of an abundant harvest. Turkey Day is observed with a massive feast today, originating with the Pilgrims in the 1600s.

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@theculturetrip/Pinterest Turkey Trots But there are activities called Turkey Trots that take place before to that feast. Turkey trots are events when participants dress like turkeys and run or walk three to five miles. In addition to getting people moving before the large Thanksgiving dinner, the earnings benefit charities.

2. Eat Green for Easter in Germany

Where: Germany Cost: $10 to $20 to prepare the traditional soup Eating green is a long-standing custom in Germany on the Thursday before Easter. Sorry, but for those who practice Christianity, Green Thursday, also called Gruendonnerstag, is a day without meat.

Eat Green for Easter in Germany ©Shutterstock/Teresa Kasprzycka Gruendonnerstag is traditionally marked by the consumption of a salad and "Green Thursday Soup."If there's any solace in that, the soup—which is made of dandelion, nettle, and parsley—is much healthier than Peeps and chocolate eggs.

3. Submerge the Shamrock

Location: USA, UK, Canada Price range for a glass: $5–$20 In nations like the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, St. Patrick's Day is a boisterous celebration; yet, the night that is draped in green must finally come to an end. Closing St. Patrick's Day with a shamrock drowning is a custom.

Submerge A Shamrock ©Shutterstock/Africa Studio A glass of whiskey is filled with a shamrock. In honor of St. Patrick, the glass is then drank all at once, "drowning the shamrock." Regarding the plant, you may always chuck it over your shoulder if you choose not to drink it.