Almost every country has legend or tale that involves a dragon. Whether its a courageous knight set out to defeat it as told by the well-known British legend in Saint George and the Dragon, or how it comes to bring good luck to a village as mentioned in several Chinese folklore’s, humans for centuries have always been fascinated by dragons. In Poland, there is [...]
It was John von Neumann who jokingly suggested that Hungary was a front for aliens from Mars. (This is analogous to Enrico Fermi’s answer to the question whether extraterrestrial beings exist: “Of course, they are already here among us: they just call themselves Hungarians.”) The famous quote was attributed to “The Martians” who were a [...]
Tis the season for gingerbread…. or is it? Strangely, gingerbread didn’t just begin as a sweet treat for the Christmas season but was actually an important element for many cultures in Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s a brief look at the history of gingerbread baking in the region. Origin of the Gingerbread Gingerbread has [...]
Did you know the custom of decorating a Christmas tree originated in Germany? Although, neither an inventor nor a single town can be identified as the sole origin for the tradition but it’s believed the custom began in 16th century Germany. One legend tells how Martin Luther, a 16th-century Protestant reformer first added candles to [...]
The croissant is one of the most famous foods in the world yet it’s also has a very disputed history. There are countless stories and legends about where this pastry originated and how it was made. However, there is still little evidence to support its true origin. Will we ever know the truth behind the croissant? Probably not but its stories [...]
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