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Bell in the Marquis of Granby pub.
London, England

Parliamentary Division Bells

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.
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Wagashi

These Japanese sweets demonstrate the ephemeral beauty of the seasons.
The temple.
Nachikatsuura-chō, Japan

Fudarakusan-ji

A temple made famous by Japanese Buddhist monks who sacrificed themselves at sea.
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Black Peas

No Bonfire Night is complete without a cup of this warm, vinegar-flavored snack.
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Onam Sadhya

Celebrate the harvest and the return of a beloved mythical king with this 26-dish Malayali feast.
Toss for the Cross.
Tarpon Springs, Florida

Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration

Every January 6, young men dive into Spring Bayou in search of a cross and a year's worth of maritime blessings.
Wassail punch with apples and slices of toast (meant to be placed in the punch as sops).
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Toasting Your Friends Once Involved Actual Toast

As in crispy bread.
Anne Ewbank December 26, 2018
A bowl of cinnamon-topped Risengrød.
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Christmas Risengrød

This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.
Nils Olav inspects the King's Guard after being knighted at the Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Sir Nils Olav

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.
Beltane Fire Festival.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Beltane Fire Festival

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.
Two different styles of chasen
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Matcha Chasen

To make the perfect matcha, start with the perfect whisk.
Most people would just walk by this fruit, rich with history and culinary potential.
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Strawberry Tree Fruit

The lychee-looking fruit appears in everything from jam and liqueur to the Aeneid and Madrid's flag.
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Monkey Buffet Festival

The annual feast invites local macaques to dine on towers of fruit and vegetables among the ruins of a 13th-century temple.
The festival culminates in a procession of local leaders.
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Krobo Millet Festival

This harvest celebration culminates in a procession of drummers, palanquin-riding leaders, and vibrant colors.
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Mocadorá

Every autumn, Valencians celebrate their love by giving handkerchiefs filled with decorated marzipan treats.
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Goma Dofu

This tofu alternative replaces soybeans with sesame and kudzu.
Botafumeiro.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Botafumeiro

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.
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Shojin Ryori

Japan's traditional temple cuisine features meals that are nutritionally and visually balanced.