Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. People try to catch lucky beans scattered by celebrities during the annual “Mame-maki,” a ceremony ...

eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in the hope of warding off evil spirits and inviting good luck. Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean ...

( MENAFN - Tribal News Network) While globally recognized festivals like Eid , Diwali , Christmas , and Mardi Gras capture the world's attention with their grandeur, countless lesser-known ...

Explore the timeless allure of Phantom of the Opera lyrics—the legacy of this classic song and its stunning impact on musical ...

If you want an adult beverage in your hand while watching the Eagles play the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, a slew of ...

There's nothing more frightening than a scary movie based on actual events. Seeing fictionalized horrors unfold is one thing; ...

The Italian star of the Sky series, launching soon in the U.K., discusses the burden of transforming into the infamous fascist, the joy of working with Joe Wright, and that "make Italy great again" ...

Food is also symbolic for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. In the North, Banh Chung, a sticky rice cake with banana leaves, is ...

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin ...

Hundreds gathered at Tokyo's Zojoji temple for the traditional 'mame-maki' bean-throwing ritual, marking setsubun, the end of winter in Japan's lunar calendar. Participants, including celebrities, ...