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Collection Celebrating Traditions from Around the Globe

The traditions that communities around the world hold dear give us an opportunity to not only celebrate the pieces of our culture that make us unique, but give us a chance to see and experience what we have in common. Join us on a journey around the globe from the comfort of your own home to enjoy the sights and sounds of the traditions that we hold dear.

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The Steamy Reasons Finland Is Obsessed with Saunas

Step into the hot, steamy, world of… Finland? Yep! With over 2 million saunas throughout the country, the town of Lapland has piqued our curiosity. So, why is the entire town and country so obsessed with saunas? It's more than just the health benefits. Here's a look at community quirks that'll leave you feeling refreshed!
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The Daring Tradition of a Very Special Lemon Farmer

There is a remarkable person teetering on cliff edges to get to the fruit of a tree who has something to teach us all.  Gigino the Lemon Man is 80-years-old and may be the best (and last) person to show us why some traditions can add all the sweetness we need to life. 
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Celebrating Culture by Getting Down with the Limbo Queen!

How low can you go? Many of us associate the limbo with a game played at children's birthday parties, but do you know where it actually came from? Let's uncover the history behind the limbo, and watch the world's reigning limbo champion shimmy her way to the top by scooting down mind-blowingly low!
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A Funny-Looking Clam That’s Saving Communities!

Can a clam help keep a culture alive? The impact the geoduck has had on the communities of the American Northwest goes even further, bringing together culinary experts, conservationists, and pallets around the globe! This intriguing mollusk is way more than just a delicacy on your plate!
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How Spain’s Human Towers Define Community

How do you build a tower of people 50 feet tall and weighing as much as three elephants? Maybe more importantly, why? The castell builders of Catalonia, Spain are, quite literally, the definition of an uplifting and supportive community.
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Tasting Peru: from Sea to Summit, the Andes to the Amazon

Our foods and their traditions tell the stories of who we are. And even when we can't seem to find common ground with someone on anything else, we can find common ground around the dinner table! Food is powerful. So we're traveling to one of the most diverse foodscapes in the world to see how they're preserving the legacy of their remarkable culinary culture! 
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Travel to the Land Where Real Wasabi Grows!

Yes, it's true, the "wasabi" you know is most likely not actually wasabi! We're traveling into Japan to meet one of the people growing the real deal to learn more about the cultural impact of this product and why it's so precious and pricey. It may remind us of a few of our own treasured treats!
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