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Gillian Harvey looks at some unusual seasonal celebrations.
One of the four major festivals on the Gaelic calendar (along with Samhain, Imbolc and Beltane), Lughnasadh is an ancient celebration of the first harvest, traditionally taking place at the end of Jul
Cuenca’s many layers of history are never more visible than during the winter solstice, writes George Kipouros
Ecuador’s festivities are not just a chance to party; they offer visitors incredible insights into local culture too, writes Sinead Mulhern
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