Most of us celebrate holiday traditions passed down from our parents. These traditions nurture us and become an essential part of who we are. As part of this year's Holiday Open House, we present to you a few of the holiday traditions from the Nationality Room Committees.
The Irish Room Committee presents this video on the Irish Nationality Room.
The Greek Room Committee presents A Greek Christmas. https://pahellenicfoundation.org/GreekChristmas/
The celebration of a Polish Christmas is rich in customs and traditions. Dr. Neil Stahurski, noted organist and Polish cultural expert, shares a variety of customs, traditions and folklore of this beautiful country.
Since ancient times traditions have played important roles in preserving the identity of people. All the richness of the former Yugoslavia's people is derived from its geographic, ethnic, and cultural diversity. We will feature some of our more familiar foods and traditions from the former six republics for the holidays of St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Please join us for this journey.
Lithuania lies in the northern part of Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, along with its neighbors Poland, Latvia and Estonia. A mostly agricultural country, Lithuanian customs highlight their love of nature, family and country. Come see how Lithuanians celebrate the birth of Jesus, when the land is asleep under a white blanket of snow.
Lithuanian Christmas Traditions | Lithuanian Kalėdos Kūčios Traditions
Read about Lithuanian Christmas traditions and recipes. https://lithuanianmha.org/holiday-traditions/christmas/
The Scottish Room Committee presents traditions of Christmas in Scotland. Learn about the Yule, Hogmanay and the surprising history of when Christmas was “banned” in Scotland.
St Nicholas Day is a favorite holiday with German children. On the night of December 5, children clean and polish their boots and leave them outside the door before going to sleep. Next morning, they find their shoes filled with nuts, candy, and small gifts from the jolly saint. Whereas Krampus is sort of a scary sidekick of St Nicholas. He is believed to accompany St Nicholas to teach naughty children a hard lesson. Listen to hair raising details of the history and traditions of this dynamic duo.
The English Room Committee presents this video on the Victorian English Christmas Village.
Enjoy a brief tour of the Nationality Room featured here as led by the Quo Vadis Guides. Quo Vadis is a Latin term which translates as "Where are you going?". Quo Vadis, founded in 1944, is a student club devoted to providing in-person tours of the Nationality Rooms to a wide variety of guests. Every year members of Quo Vadis interact with over 12,000 visitors who have arranged in-person, guided group tours.
Enjoy a brief tour of the Nationality Room featured here as led by the Quo Vadis Guides. Quo Vadis is a Latin term which translates as "Where are you going?". Quo Vadis, founded in 1944, is a student club devoted to providing in-person tours of the Nationality Rooms to a wide variety of guests. Every year members of Quo Vadis interact with over 12,000 visitors who have arranged in-person, guided group tours.
Enjoy a brief tour of the Nationality Room featured here as led by the Quo Vadis Guides. Quo Vadis is a Latin term which translates as "Where are you going?". Quo Vadis, founded in 1944, is a student club devoted to providing in-person tours of the Nationality Rooms to a wide variety of guests. Every year members of Quo Vadis interact with over 12,000 visitors who have arranged in-person, guided group tours.
Enjoy a brief tour of the Nationality Room featured here as led by the Quo Vadis Guides. Quo Vadis is a Latin term which translates as "Where are you going?". Quo Vadis, founded in 1944, is a student club devoted to providing in-person tours of the Nationality Rooms to a wide variety of guests. Every year members of Quo Vadis interact with over 12,000 visitors who have arranged in-person, guided group tours.
Filipinos love Christmas. The traditions highlighted here shows the fun side of the holiday such as caroling, secret gift giving, and decorating. It also depicts the spiritual side of the Filipinos such as "Simbang Gabi" and sharing Noche buena afterwards.
