Leap Year Lore: Unique February 29 Traditions And Customs Across The Globe
India, Feb. 27 -- A leap year with a host of long weekends - that's 2024 for you. The year's calendar is dotted with concerts, politics-altering events, and an extra day: February 29. While for most of us, it's an added cockcrow to work towards our goals or unwind, there are nations in the world that eagerly await this day with time-honored traditions, and some are even wary of it due to superstitions. From Leaper Day celebrations in the US to Bachelors' Day in the UK and Ireland, we round up the most unique Leap Day traditions from around the globe.
Leap Year customs, traditions, and celebrations across the world
Birch ribbons and promises of love: Leap Day in Germany
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