US Observances

Ways to Celebrate National Law Week 2025

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Ways to Celebrate National Law Week 2025                                                         Image Credit: Sharon Schweitzer, South Texas College of Law, January 2025   As an attorney, author, and cross-cultural consultant, National [...]

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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: 4 Ways to Celebrate 2025

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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: 4 Ways to Celebrate 2025   Since 1979, U.S. Americans have celebrated the contributions and culture of Asian-Pacific Americans in our country’s history. Originally a ten-day celebration in May, in 1990, the observance was extended to include the entire month as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law. May includes [...]

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International Sculpture Day

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International Sculpture Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   Sculpture has personal significance for me and my Czech - Slovak family. This beautiful mother with children piece was created by my great-uncle Franta Uprka in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic near the Slovak border. I discovered this piece 10 years ago when I was [...]

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English Language Day

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English Language Day   By Sharon  Schweitzer   The English Project launched the world’s first-ever English Language Day on October 13th in 2009. English Language Day is celebrated to commemorate October 13th, 1362, when Parliament was opened for the first time by a speech in English, instead of French. In the same Parliament, a Statute [...]

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South Korea Hangul Day

By |2024-10-09T08:02:03-05:00October 9th, 2024|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Asia, Asian Pacific, Austin, avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, celebrations, China, Concierge and Guest Services Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Significance of Food, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Customer Service Etiquette, diversity, Earth, Environment, Family time, gift-giving, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Tipping, Global Traditions, Goals, Gracious Living, Hong Kong, Hosting International Visitors, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, International Toasts, International Travel Tips, Japan, Korea, Korean Celebrations, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Millennials, Modern Manners, Myanmar, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, Philippines, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Singapore, Social Etiquette, Social Media, South Korea, Sport Etiquette, Strategic Planning, Technology/Gear, Thailand, Translation, Travel, Travel Book Recommendations, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, University Students, US Observances, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce, Workplace Diversity, Workplace Etiquette|

South Korea Hangul Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   South Korea Hangul Day, also known as Korean Alphabet Day, is observed annually on October 9th. It’s a national holiday to commemorate the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul (or Hangeul). It’s also celebrated in North Korea on January 15th as ‘Chosun-gul’ [...]

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International Day of Peaceful Communication, World Architecture Day

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International Day of Peaceful Communication, World Architecture Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   International Day of Peaceful Communication was founded by Ruben M. West in 2019. The day was created to raise awareness of the power of peaceful communication. The celebrations intend to promote peaceful communication as the norm for families and communities as well [...]

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National German-American Day

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National German-American Day   By Sharon Schweitzer and Polina Anastassieva   This German-U.S. American heritage holiday commemorates the thirteen German-Mennonite families from Krefeld who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, On October 6th, 1683, these families established the first German settlement in the original thirteen colonies. They named it Germantown. It was during these early years of [...]

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National Body Language Day

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National Body Language Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   Body language is a form of communication in which physical behaviors instead of words, are used to express information. This includes facial expressions, postures, gestures, eye movements, touch, and the use of space. Body language is all about nonverbal communication, which is far more effective than [...]

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World Sake Day

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World Sake Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   World Sake Day, or Nihonshu no Hi, started in 1978 when Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (J.S.S.) designated October 1st as a day of sake celebration. The day is also to salute the people involved in sake production — the rice farmers and brewery workers. The [...]

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International Translation Day

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International Translation Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   The role of a translator is indispensable in maintaining productive, positive, and clear interpersonal communication in international circles. From translating sensitive documents to the lyrics of your favorite K-Pop song, translators are the foundation of international peace deals and global media consumption. International Translation Day honors the [...]

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