John Higgins has called for snooker authorities to ditch the traditional waistcoat and bow tie dress code. World Snooker Tour have scrapped hindering long black ties for afternoon matches at this week’s Masters in a move backed by players. But four-time world
The Princess of Wales has some sweet traditions that she recreates every year for her children’s birthdays. Like many parents, Kate personally makes her children’s birthday cakes and has said that she stays up late the night before to finish them. With
The King put an end to a decades-long tradition the late Queen Elizabeth II created shortly after the death of her father, George VI. The late sovereign would traditionally head to her Norfolk residence of Sandringham House in mid-December and remain until
Prince Andrew looked relaxed as he circulated with Christmas well wishers at Sandringham. But this does not mean he’s back on his way into the royal fold, according to one royal expert. In fact Angela Levin, royal commentator and biographer, thinks the
The act of sharing a kiss at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve has transcended time and cultures, carrying profound symbolism and traditions. From ancient customs rooted in Roman festivals to spiritual beliefs and modern-day superstitions, the New Year’s kiss
Prince Louis was spotted wearing blue and green tartan trousers as he walked into St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham for the Christmas Day church service. The young prince also wore a blue coat that complimented the trouser choice. But is the
Ukraine is celebrating Christmas on December 25 as it moves away from a long-standing Russian tradition. Previously Ukraine had celebrated Christmas on January 7 because, like Russia, it uses the Julian calendar. But, in a further shift away from Russia, it is
Every country around the world has its own Christmas tradition. In the UK, something as simple as eating mince pies has become an entrenched habit each year. In Europe, Austria has the bad Santa, while in Germany Pickle in the Tree is
Meghan Markle was allowed to break one royal Christmas tradition, one which was never broken by Princess Kate nor Zara Tindall. In 2017, Meghan joined Prince Harry for her first royal Christmas at the Sandringham estate. Speaking after the event, Harry previously
Each year, starting from Dec. 16 until Christmas Eve, thousands of people in the United States and Central America participate in “Las Posadas,” a centuries-old tradition that retells the story of Mary and Joseph’s travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem, seeking some sort