It’s the month of April and spring is definitely in the air. Many Americans think of April as the deadline for their taxes, but it is also the International Guitar Month, Keep America Beautiful Month as well as National Humor Month (a good idea to…
Christians and Catholics around the world are celebrating Holy Week, the final week of the Lenten season that culminates ofnEaster Sunday, March 31. The days of the final week each have their own label and most are self-explanatory. However, Friday, Good Friday to be exact,…
Hōlī mubāraka hara kō’ī – Happy Holi every one! March 27 is the day that India’s Festival of Colors or Holi is celebrated particularly in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. Nepal celebrated it one day early on March 26. But with migration and…
Raise your glass and say Cheers! Saying a few good words is a practice that is known all over the world. When it’s time to celebrate, wine, beer and other alcoholic drinks are served. The tradition of saying a toast dates back to the times…
The Ides of March corresponds to March 15 according to the Roman calendar. In Latin it is called “Idus Martiae” and “Idus Martii.” Various observances of religious nature were associated with the date. It also corresponds to the fateful day in 44 BCE when Julius…
For three days each year, during the first full moon after the lunar New Year in the Korean calendar, a Fire Festival is held in Jeju Island (Jejudo). The Fire Festival is called Jeongwol Daeboruem, a very important national holiday in Korea. It is a…
Two events occurred during the full moon on the last month of the lunar calendar. One is the impromptu ordination of 1,250 Enlightened monks by Buddha himself 2,500 years ago and the last preaching of Buddha to his disciples forty-five years after. A full moon…
Language experts and other agencies, including UNESCO are one in being concerned about the fast disappearance of world languages. In the United States alone, there are close to 170 native languages that are already categorized as vulnerable, endangered, severely endangered languages and critically endangered. UNESCO…
When it comes to tying the knot, men and women all over the world celebrate in various ways. Though we often associate the white wedding gown, many tiered cake and a bouquet as a given at weddings, this may not necessarily be the case of…
If you are to travel to El Salvador sink your teeth into a pupusa. A pupusa is basically a stuffed tortilla, which can be eaten plain or filled with various toppings in which the sky is the limit. Visit a pupuseria – it sells various…
Hollywood has given the world some of the finest actors who have entertained and enthralled us. For the past 20 years, there have been some American actors that have truly proven themselves and made going to the movies a treat. Known for their good looks…
One of the greatest contributions of American culture to the world is Jazz music. It captures a variety of emotions and takes on the various European and African influences to create a form of music that is both an art form and an expression of…
