Category: Cross-Cultural
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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
What You Need to Know on Human Trafficking Awareness Day When I learned that human trafficking occurs in Austin during SXSW I was stunned. How could this happen in our Texas city? Yes, our population has increased dramatically, yet I associated this problem with sprawling, urban metropolitan areas. I could not be more wrong. So…
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6 Tips for Mastering National Mentoring Month as a Leader
As a young student or current professional, the benefits of being a mentor or protege are limitless. Inaugurated in January 2002 by the Harvard School of Public Health and endorsed in 2016 by President Barack Obama, National Mentoring Month calls our country’s leaders to lend a guiding hand to mentor prospective leaders. Mentorship involves acting…
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Exploring 4 Global Cultures for National Hot Tea Month
Tea is the second most consumed liquid in the world, after water. So in honor of January kicking off the year as National Hot Tea month, we’ve explored global regions where tea is a fundamental part of culture. Read on to learn how tea has gained its reputation as a natural curator in our modern…
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National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
The new year signifies fresh starts, setting goals, and the busiest season for some of the fitness world’s unsung heroes. January 2nd is dedicated to those hard working individuals as we celebrate National Personal Trainer Awareness Day. Read on for more history and how you can take part in the special day! History: In the…
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Setting SMART Goals for Personal Improvement
The new year season is a time of reflection, goal setting for the new year to come, and the desire to self improve. Maybe you’re interested in getting started but unsure how to go about it. When preparing, it‘s important to have a well-planned map for your goals. Select realistic goals that are referred to…
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6 Things You Should Know About Boxing Day
In Britain, Canada, Australia, Kenya, and a multitude of countries within the British Commonwealth, the day after December 26th is known as Boxing Day. But what is Boxing Day, exactly, and what does it have to do with boxing? Here are six (6) things to know about this holiday. Boxing Day holiday is rooted in…
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Winter Solstice
Winter is celebrated worldwide with holidays linked to religion, philosophy, traditions, and the solstice. We’ve recently examined a number of Christmas customs including Czech, Colombia, and Germany. We’ve explained Advent, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Today we share thoughts about the Winter Solstice. What is solstice? Solstice is a staying of the sun’s apparent motion over the…
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6 Colombian Christmas Customs shared by a Colombian Millennial
Today we are delighted to feature Sophie Echeverry, a guest blogger living and working in the U.S.A. who is from Bogota, Colombia. As a Colombian, I cherish Christmas customs from my home country. I have celebrated 21 of my 22 Christmases in Bogotá, Colombia. It’s a month long celebration with amazing food, daily parties…
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4 Tips for National Handwashing Awareness Week
Tis’ the season for festivities, family and fun. The last thing you’d like to partake in is sniffles, colds or the flu. Sneezes, after all, are like mini hurricanes as a typical human sneeze exits the body at about 200 miles per hour and emits around 40,000 droplets into the air, which contain bacteria and…
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The Tradition of Christian Advent Explained
What is Christian Advent? Advent, a word that translates to ‘coming’ in Latin, is a Christian countdown to the days until Christmas to symbolically honor the coming of Jesus Christ and his birth into the world. While the adults lead prayer, light candles, and arrange time with one another, the children stay on track with…