Tag: Celebrations
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Celebrating Japan’s Golden Week: 4 Official Holidays 2019
One of Japan’s most cherished celebrations, Golden Week spans April 29 – May 5th. This week is a special time when the entire country celebrates cultural traditions by observing four historical holidays. Companies close their doors and employees enjoy a week of paid vacation. Global business takes a pause to celebrate each of the four…
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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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7 Tips on how to Celebrate New Years Eve at the Workplace
As New Year’s Eve falls on a Monday this year, some may find themselves in the office with the crush of year-end projects. If you find yourself working, keep in mind that a new beginning celebrated in the office place can increase productivity, company culture, and even foster new friendships. Representing a time of rebirth…
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10 Tips for a Successful Cookie Exchange
As a young girl, I watched my mother baking batches of Czech kolache and cooling them on metal racks in our fragrant kitchen. Mom would seal them in round Tupperware containers, hoping that my four brothers wouldn’t sneak a few before the holidays. My sister and I were charged with arranging these beautiful kolache…
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How Not to Act Like an Idiot at the Office Holiday Party
Are you up for a promotion? At the very least, excess celebration and etiquette mistakes can become fodder for next day stories and eventually legend for future parties. Avoid excess celebration and etiquette mistakes that become juicy gossip for the next day and eventually a legend for future parties. Read the Invitation: Avoid a potentially uncomfortable…
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Figuring Out Firgun: Why We Should All Celebrate this New Selfless Holiday
Don’t you wish there was a day to celebrate the wonderfulness of those around you? This year, on Sunday July 17th, there is.