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They’re the golden child of the produce aisle, the ingredient that inspires pilgrimages to farmers markets and endless declarations that this is the year we’ll finally grow our own.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

She counts herself among the masses making pilgrimages to Seoul for products and treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Starting in the fourth century, pilgrimages were served up by the church as a way for Christians to pay penance for their sins.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The pilgrimages are widely regarded as being spiritually significant, with many saving for years to make the trip.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Which isn't really surprising, I suppose; this was also the age of ecclesiastical mazes - which may have served as metaphors for pilgrimages to Jerusalem - such as those at Chartres and Lucca Cathedrals.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall