In Belgium, New Year's Eve is called Sint Sylvester Vooranvond. Besides toasting with the customary champagne, Belgian children write New Year's letters to their parents or godparents on New Year ...

Take a deep dive into the truly strange with our list of facts that will make you think twice. We looked all over the world, read a lot of history, and looked into some strange areas of science to ...

1. Unusual New Year’s Traditions: Russia Russia likes to celebrate with a bit of the bubbly but throws a bit of good luck into the drink. Just before midnight, folks write a wish for the new ...