At the Folklife Festival, be sure to catch the singing, improvisational poetry slam that’s keeping a language alive
Sound artist Charlie Morrow organized artists and scientists from around the Earth to celebrate the solstice
Think Groundhog Day—but with fire
Popular musicals on Broadway are regarded as escapist, but the worldwide issue of migration and displacement is inescapable
On December 17, Cubans perform a ritual pilgrimage for a powerful deity that can bring good health or can take it away
Traditions and turkey don't have to be incompatible with Earth-friendly practices
Like a long family road trip, the hilarious exhibition of awkward photos featuring kith and kin makes a stop in Illinois
A new exhibition explains why the everyday objects of today and the recent past are so important to understanding who we are
The sounds, graphic art and the mestizo lifestyle that goes with the music is the latest revolt of the Peruvian masses
The ancient technology used lightweight materials to create soaring 150-foot spans that could hold the weight of a marching army
A new generation of young practitioners is leading a resurgence in this centuries-old craft
From the mild-mannered Danes to crazed soccer fans, people all over the world go nuts for their national colors
In one California town, the holiday co-opted by beer companies takes on a flavor of its own
The Smithsonian issues a call to preserve American garden heritage with a website that collects personal stories, photos, video and audio
A Smithsonian folklorist follows the ancient tale with a particularly American twist
Throughout the United Kingdom, retailers are going mad over an 800-year-old document
Nimoy, who was best known for his role as the deeply logical Mr. Spock, dies at age 83
Tracing the lovers, the leaders and the ladies responsible for the pairing of chocolate to Valentine's Day
What does the holiday season look like in your community? Upload a photo of the best light displays, Christmas trees, menorahs and other festive scenes
A new toy is only as marketable as its name. That’s where Ellen Lutwak comes in
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