There’s a tradition around this time of year in Wales called Mari Lwyd. It starts with a knock at the door in the winter night, and it only gets spookier from there. Plus: feeling harried after the holidays? Tree.fm features the sounds of forests from around the world so you can commune with nature wherever you are.

The midwinter majesty of the Mari Lwyd (Wales.com)

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Happy Hanukkah! The eight day Festival of Lights takes place toward the end of each year, but due to some unusual circumstances, there won't be a Hanukkah at all in 3031 (!) Plus: Untapped New York has some recommendations for NYC menorahs you might want to check out.

This Year's Dates for Celebrating Hanukkah are Odd—Here's Why (Newsweek)

9 GIANT MENORAHS THAT WILL LIGHT UP FOR HANUKKAH IN NYC (Untapped New York)

Merry Christmas! On this day of giving, you deserve a treat: a holiday favorite in Caribbean countries known as black cake. Plus: Christmastime in Budapest, Hungary means a chance to ride the Light Tram.

In the Caribbean, It's Not Christmas Without Black Cake (HowStuffWorks)

Long Exposure Photos of Budapest Trams Lit Up with 30,000 LED Lights (Colossal)