Night of the Radishes(Oaxaca City, Mexico)
An annual folk art festival of radish carving in Oaxaca City, Mexico.
The Night of the Radishes is a unique annual festival held on December 23 in Oaxaca City, Mexico.
Since 1897, local artisans carve giant radishes into elaborate scenes, often depicting cultural and nativity themes.
The event takes place in the city’s main square, where residents and visitors admire the intricate sculptures.
Competitions award prizes for creativity and craftsmanship in radish carving.
The festival reflects Oaxaca’s rich folk art traditions and draws crowds well into the night.
Night of the Radishes
Oaxaca City
Tibb's Eve(Newfoundland and Labrador)
A lighthearted pre-Christmas celebration in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tibb's Eve is a lighthearted pre-Christmas celebration observed on December 23 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Originally a tongue-in-cheek excuse for pubs to open early, it marks that 'Christmas is late enough.'
Local bars and restaurants host gatherings with music, drinks, and festive camaraderie.
The name possibly derives from a folk saint, St. Tibb, though its origins remain playful and informal.
Tibb's Eve has become a beloved tradition embracing community spirit before Christmas Day.
Tibb's Eve
Newfoundland and Labrador
Tom Bawcock's Eve(Mousehole,Cornwall)
A traditional festival in Mousehole, Cornwall celebrating a legendary fishing hero.
Tom Bawcock's Eve is an annual festival held on December 23 in Mousehole, Cornwall.
It commemorates the legendary fisherman Tom Bawcock who braved a storm to bring back fish to starving villagers.
Celebrations include singing, lantern parades, and the sharing of star-shaped pasties known as 'Stargazy Pies.'
Villagers bake and distribute these pies, symbolizing abundance after hardship.
The event honors resilience, community solidarity, and centuries-old Cornish maritime heritage.
Tom Bawcock's Eve
Mousehole
Cornwall