Soup joumou is a cherished tradition in Haiti, enjoyed not only on Independence Day but also at weddings as a meaningful ...

This New Year’s Eve, many say they will skip the club and celebrate at home. The “sober curious” movement, COVID-19, seasonal depression, and refusal to pay exuberant cover charges are among ...

Try these 8 international traditions to call in some cosmic favors ... Eat soup joumou to celebrate Haitian Independence Day Jan. 1 In Haiti, New Year's Day also happens to be Haitian Independence ...

Haitians have held a distinct New Year’s tradition for centuries. From 1697 to 1804, French colonialism and enslaved labor made Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) the most profitable colony in ...