traditions
Torched Pigs and Demon Goats: Europe's Weirdest Christmas Traditions
VICE's European editors write about the craziest ways their countries celebrate the dark days of December.
Is WiFi the Route to Opening Your Third Eye?
Argentinian artist Oblinof mirrors the phenomenological world with the one that exists behind your screen.
Why My Mom's Mexican-Style Turkey Is Never Dry or Bland
She begins by rubbing the turkey generously with a magical, spiced dried chile paste. Cinnamon, cloves, and pepper are present—yet this is not quite a mole or a birria recipe. It is something entirely different.
Why Apple Bobbing Is Actually a Female Fertility Ritual
Apple-bobbing is more than just a watery Halloween game. Throughout history, it has been the dominion of witches, sex, love, and women—an act of enchantment rather than simple pomaceous fondling.
The Strange Tradition Where People Dress Up As Demons and Jump over Babies
The annual tradition is supposed to relinquish the babies' sins and protect them from all kinds of ailments—especially hernias.
Incredible Photos of KISS, Orks, and Uncle Sam Fighting Cows in Mexico
Every year, in the town of El Jazmin, a group of dancers dress in fancy costume to scare the animals, as part of a local festival.
Screw the Puritans and Eat More Mince Pies
Supermarket pies are the bearers of gloom rather than culinary joy. Don’t buy your pies—make them yourself, because it ain’t that hard. And the classic mince pie, frowned upon by the Puritans, is as good a place to start as any.
Learning to Make the Food of Chuseok, Korea's Version of Thanksgiving
Growing up in the Midwest, Chuseok—a celebration of food, family, and culture—was one of the ways I learned about my Korean heritage.
Azerbaijan Is Trying to Attract Tourism with Its Crude Oil Spas
While getting your crude oil all over the place is usually frowned upon, there's one town in Azerbaijan that's tied its fortune to dunking tourists in the stuff.
The Gods Are Queer and Racially Diverse in 'The Wicked + The Divine'
Comic series 'The Wicked + The Divine' features ancient gods reborn into modern-day England.
Teens Covered in Hay Walk Through Czech Villages Every Easter and Nobody Knows Why
The "Vodění Jidáše" tradition can be a bit confusing, but at the end of it a bunch of kids get candy.
Here Are Some Photos of Greek People Dancing with Giant Penises
At the start of Lent, the Greek town of Tirnavos celebrates the penis.