Traditions

Read Stories About Traditions Online

This collection of Stories About Traditions brings together festive and cultural tales that celebrate customs and togetherness across various holidays and events. Each story presents unique traditions and the spirit of shared experiences around the world.

Christmas Traditions include The Scholar’s Letter, where a distant friend’s letter is read aloud at a gathering, bringing warmth to the celebration, and Christmas Songs, in which villagers join in singing to mark the holiday. The Story Of Gretchen and the Christmas Surprise tells of Gretchen, a German girl in America, who receives a heartfelt gift from a new friend, while The Yule Log follows a family’s tradition of lighting a Yule log from the previous year’s piece. In Christmas Gifts From The Heart, a wealthy lady discovers the joy of heartfelt giving over material gifts.

Halloween Stories capture the festive traditions and tales of spooky autumn nights. In Halloween Love, children take part in rituals to predict their futures, while The Halloween Picture Show tells of a shadow show captivating the town’s children. Growing Jack-O’-Lanterns details a group of boys cultivating pumpkins for Halloween surprises. Halloween Letters celebrates Halloween night through stories of mystery and community joy.

New Year Celebrations feature diverse practices, such as the Nigerian custom in The Forgiveness Walk, where villagers walk together to reconcile past grievances. The Tasty Oliebollen Revolution narrates a Dutch baking contest, and The Polar Bear Plunge Day describes a polar bear joining the local tradition.

Easter and Cultural Holidays include Around the World for Easter Traditions, exploring Easter customs across countries, and The Cinco de Mayo Celebration, where a family learns the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo while celebrating Mexican heritage.