Category: Legends and Myths
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Year of the Dog: Energy, Integrity, and New Connections
In Eastern Asia, excitement is building as nations prepare to celebrate for a new Zodiac year. Chinese New Year, celebrated on February 16, 2018, brings families together for festivals and feasts during the biggest holiday in many Asian cultures. It holds special meaning tied to the Zodiac cycle. The Zodiac Cycle is a 60-year period…
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Global Valentine’s Day Celebrations
We’re familiar with the classic gift exchange on February 14 between couples in the U.S., but did you know nations worldwide celebrate Valentine’s Day with beloved traditions and unique twists? The following four countries have a unique Valentine Day origins, beliefs, and celebrations. Afghanistan Most regions of the Middle East discourage a celebration that may…
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Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Chinese New Year Legends & Traditions
On January 28th, 2017, families worldwide will celebrate the new year with traditions rooted in ancient myth and historic practice.
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2017 New Year’s Eve Toasting Worldwide Part II
Worldwide many cultures toast in one form or another. Wishing others a ‘Happy New Year’ is one of the most common toasts made on New Year’s Eve. Globally, you may hear and speak Cheers for the New Year and Congratulations for the New Year in various languages