#Customs and Traditions

[fallbabylon]

The 'Obby 'Oss festival is a folk custom that takes place each 1st of May in Padstow, a coastal town in North Cornwall. It involves two separate processions around the town, each containing an eponymous hobby horse known as the 'Obby 'Oss. outside of this date, effigies of the 'Obby 'Oss can still be found adorning the Oss' "stables", the Blue Ribbon 'Oss having its own pale ale. Two rare porcelain 'Obby 'Oss' created by an unknown artist are from my collection.

[prachitatwa]

नवरात्रि का नौवां दिन : माँ सिद्धिदात्री का महत्व

नवरात्रि का नौवां दिन : माँ सिद्धिदात्री का महत्व नवरात्रि के नौवें और अंतिम दिन माँ सिद्धिदात्री की पूजा की जाती है। माँ सिद्धिदात्री, माँ दुर्गा का अंतिम स्वरूप हैं, और वे भक्तों को सभी प्रकार की सिद्धियाँ (अलौकिक शक्तियाँ) प्रदान करती हैं। ‘सिद्धि’ का अर्थ है विशेष उपलब्धियाँ और ‘दात्री’ का अर्थ है दान देने वाली। माँ सिद्धिदात्री अपने भक्तों को सफलता, सिद्धियाँ, और ज्ञान का वरदान देती हैं। वे…

[larryhappiday]

Tragicomedy of Diezani Madueke and Her Rear Admiral Husband

In this article, Pastor Ngozi Hippolytus Asoya takes a critical look at the the arguments for and against name change and concludes that both parents should be conscious of the damage they are doing to the mental health of their offsprings. Divorcing a spouse is considered the end of a relationship but the case of Diezani Madueke and her former husband, Alison Madueke, a retired chief of naval…

[cheesycatz]

Spamton Ball-Jointed Doll - hand sculpted, painted, sewn, and strung

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[flwrkid14]

The Batfamily’s Christmas List Tradition (and how Tim gets lost in it)

The Batfamily has a long-standing Christmas tradition: the List. With so many members in the family, it’s a necessity. Everyone writes down what they want (within reason, of course), and the list serves as the ultimate gift guide. It’s efficient, especially for such a big family, and it ensures no one ends up with seven pairs of socks or the same gadget twice.

Tim takes the list seriously. It’s his chance to ask for the small, thoughtful things he wouldn’t usually splurge on for himself. Things like:

New makeup brushes. His old ones are worn out and falling apart, and it’s not until he’s on a mission that requires cross-dressing that he realizes just how bad they’ve gotten. Having a new, high-quality set would make everything feel a little smoother—and maybe even a little fun.

Cozy hoodies. Between Wayne Enterprises business casual and his Robin gear, Tim rarely gets the chance to wear something soft and comforting. His favorite hoodies are all fraying at the edges, with loose threads on the pockets and fabric that’s stretched too thin. A fresh one would feel like a luxury.

A new game console. Tim is rarely ever not working, but on those rare days off, he realizes he doesn't have much to entertain him that's not work related, that doesn't require him to leave his nest. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with his siblings during low-stakes, playful nights.

Nice coffee cups or tumblers. His caffeine habits are legendary, but the chipped and mismatched mugs he uses don’t exactly scream "Tim Drake." A sleek, stylish tumbler or a high-quality ceramic mug would elevate the most important part of his day.

Random indulgences. Books, stationery, weighted blankets, maybe a nice figuring from his favorite movie, a cool gadget he wouldn’t think to buy himself—little things that spark joy and make him feel cared for, anything he knows his own parents would have never bought for him to help heal his inner child. He's never had the luxury of writing such lists before becoming a Wayne.

Tim doesn’t just take the list seriously for himself; he makes sure to go the extra mile for his family, too. He’s always had a knack for gift-giving, and he loves curating the perfect presents for his siblings. For Dick, it might be a rare vinyl of his favorite band. For Jason, an antique first-edition book he’d mentioned once in passing. For Damian, something handmade and unique, like a custom leather-bound sketchbook or a rare art supply. Tim remembers the little things—the throwaway comments, the subtle preferences—and builds his gifts around them, ensuring every box under the tree feels deeply personal.

But Christmas rolls around… and none of the thought Tim puts into his gifts is reflected in what he receives.

Instead, he gets tech. More tech. External hard drives, cables, chargers—things he already has backups for because, well, he’s Tim. He doesn’t need more, and he didn’t ask for more.

And the worst part? It’s not that they’re bad gifts. It’s that the family assumes they know him so well that they don’t even look at his list.

“Tim’s the tech guy,” they think. “Of course he’d want more tech.”

But he doesn’t.

He’s grateful, of course—Tim is always grateful—but there’s a hollowness that creeps in every year when he unwraps another stack of USB drives and ethernet cables. It’s not about the gifts themselves. It’s about the realization that the people he loves, the people who should know him best, don’t see him the way he wants to be seen.

In a way, it feels painfully familiar. Janet had always made sure his presents as a child reflected her vision for him, not what he actually wanted. New tailored suits instead of the hoodies or tees he longed for. Sleek, professional office stationery to replace his Robin-themed pens and notebooks. Vintage collectibles meant to sit on a shelf, collecting dust, instead of toys he could actually play with. The gifts always came with a message: who he should be, not who he was. And now, even with the bats, the gifts still feel like expectations—like they see him as "the tech guy" rather than Tim, with all his quiet wants and overlooked needs.

So, Tim starts dreading Christmas. Not because he doesn’t love his family or the season, but because it reminds him of how little they seem to notice the little things about him.

And maybe one year, he stops adding personal things to the list altogether. Maybe he starts asking for tech, just to avoid the disappointment.

But deep down, he wishes someone—anyone—would surprise him with a new hoodie, a weighted blanket, or a set of makeup brushes. Something that says, “I see you, Tim. I really see you.”

[alex-a-roman]

The Bear Dance is an ancient pagan custom in Romania. Every year around Christmas, groups of people dress up in bear costumes and parade the streets dancing. They’re accompanied by drummers and singing "bear tamers”.

This custom dates back to the pre-Christianity era when it was believed that bears could ward off misfortunes and bring good luck.

Full video here

[furordinaricvs]

In Slovenia's Soča valley, the traditional Pust festival marks the end of winter. Locals wear masks and costumes celebrating the coming of spring.

[vintagehomecollection]

Interior Visions: Great American Designers and the Showcase House, 1988

[unbfacts]

Ishi was the last known member of the Yahi, a subgroup of the Yana people in California. Yahi customs forbade individuals from speaking their own name without another Yahi’s introduction, so Ishi stated he had no name. Anthropologists named him "Ishi," meaning "man," as his real name was never revealed.

[prachitatwa]

नवरात्रि का सातवां दिन : माँ कालरात्रि का महत्व

नवरात्रि का सातवां दिन : माँ कालरात्रि का महत्व नवरात्रि के सातवें दिन माँ कालरात्रि की पूजा की जाती है। माँ कालरात्रि का स्वरूप अत्यंत उग्र और शक्तिशाली है, जो दुष्टों और अज्ञानता का नाश करती हैं। उन्हें काल या समय की रात्रि के रूप में जाना जाता है, और वे भक्तों के जीवन से भय, अज्ञान, और नकारात्मक शक्तियों का अंत करती हैं। माँ कालरात्रि का रूप डरावना हो सकता है, लेकिन उनके भक्तों के लिए वह…

[larryhappiday]

INTERNMENT: Casket For Omu Martha Dunkwu

[arttsuka]

Zuko deserved a proper fisheye shot so I drew it myself

[tammykaos]

I painted a Wooper Pokemon card!

I wanted to try this for ages and a friends birthday was the best excuse for that. I looked for cards of his favorite Pokemon and found this really cute one. It was definitely a but tricky but in the end it turned out better than I thought!

If you also want a custom Pokemon card painted by me feel free to message me, I would love to do more of these!

Original illustration by Tetsuya Koizumi

[cryborgmechs]

I have been a long time collector and I have accumulated a tooon of energy cards so!! I wanted to try painting them?? I'm really loving the process and drew mine and my significant other's faves<3

These are for sale!

[wordsmithic]

Hellenismos, by c.minoa