Holidays
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Diwali, short for Deepawali, is one of the most popular celebrations in India. The word translates to “row of lights” in Sanskrit and celebrates the victory of good over evil and light…
Read MoreHalloween Traditions Around the World
Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday celebrated on October 31st every year. While it is most popular in the United States, many countries around the world have their own…
Read MoreDiscover the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional celebration observed in many East Asian cultures, particularly in China and Vietnam. It occurs on the 15th day…
Read MoreDiscover Tanabata: the Japanese Star Festival
Tanabata, also known as Star Festival, is a Japanese festival meaning “Evening of the seventh.” Tanabata is originally based on a Chinese legend. It celebrates the meeting of two stars which the Milky Way…
Read MoreIndependence Day Celebrations
Happy Birthday, America! Americans celebrate July 4 as Independence Day, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Picnics, baseball games, concerts, festivals, food-eating contests,…
Read MoreCelebrating Canada Day
What is Canada Day? Canada Day is a national holiday celebrating the country’s independence from Great Britain in 1867. The new nation, still loyal to Great Britain, was called the Dominion…
Read MoreRamadan Information & Activities for Kids
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a…
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