Tradition

In Tripoli, One Man Keeps the Tarbouche Tradition Alive

This is Beirut, 13/08 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Clothing Tradition Tarboosh Tripoli Lebanon Culture

Nestled among shops in a bustling market in north Lebanon's Tripoli, Mohammed al-Shaar is at his workshop making traditional tarboosh hats, keeping up a family craft despite dwindling demand. With a thimble on one finger, Shaar, 38, cuts, sews and carefully assembles the pieces of the conical, flat-topped felt hat also known as a fez, attaching a ...

In Heatwave, Romans Turn to Vintage Snow Cones to Stay Cool

This is Beirut, 13/08 18:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Heat Summer Ice Italy Tradition Culture

Forget ice cream, sorbet or even the beloved Italian gelato, when Roman’s swelter in a heatwave, they turn to the traditional "Grattachecca". It may be difficult for non-Italians to pronounce think -"gratta-kekka" - but the Roman-style shaved ice is colorful, cheap and refreshing like no other. In a turn-of-the-century kiosk near the Tiber ...

Eid al-Adha: A Holiday of Faith, Family and Heritage

Yasmin Ghannam, 06/06 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Druze Adha Tradition

Eid al-Adha is the most important and cherished celebration for Druze community. In the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, Druze observe fasting, prayer, charity, and visits to shrines and respected sheikhs. It's a time for spiritual reflection and a deep connection to faith. But Eid is also about community  – a time for “Mujabara” as ...

Pie and Mash: A British Culinary Icon Fights for Protected Status

This is Beirut, 03/03 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

UK London Gastronomy Tradition

Pie and mash, an iconic dish of British cuisine, is at the heart of a campaign to secure a protected designation, similar to champagne or parmesan. In a pie and mash shop in East London, the atmosphere is simple: no menu, just one specialty – a beef pie accompanied by a scoop of mashed potatoes, covered with a parsley sauce known as ...

Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus: A Common Origin?

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-06 16:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Santa Claus Saint Nicholas Tradition Culture Christmas

The legend of Saint Nicholas dates back to the fourth century in Lycia, an area in present-day Turkey. Born in 270 in Patara to a wealthy, devout Christian family, Nicholas inherited a great fortune upon the death of his parents and chose to give it to the poor. Nicholas became the Bishop of Myra at a young age and is believed to have ...

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