Tag: holiday
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Aging with Grace: The 25th International Day of Older Persons
From jubilant 70th birthday celebrations to listening to stories with rapt attention, cultures have found unique ways to honor their elders.
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6 Ways to Honor National Hispanic Heritage Month
With over 55 million U.S. American citizens with Latino or Hispanic heritage and over 50 million Spanish speakers, our country benefits from a vibrant cultural diversity.
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Beers & Cheers: 3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Oktoberfest
Gather your friends and give a hearty “prost” (Cheers)! Oktoberfest, the world’s largest annual festival hosted in Munich, Germany, is fast-approaching.
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Flag Protocol: How to Fly the Stars and Stripes this Labor Day
This national holiday is much more than a chance to hit snooze on a Monday- Labor Day honors the social achievements of U.S. workers and celebrates their contributions to national prosperity.
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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.
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Festivities, Facts & Fiction: July 4th Quiz
Do you remember the historical roots of our Independence Day? Use this quiz to test your American mettle as you prepare for the holiday weekend.
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Celebrating a Buddhist Holiday: Poson Poya Day in Sri Lanka
Did you know that on June 20, during the next full moon, it’s Poson Poya Day in Sri Lanka? Like with every full moon (or Poya Day) during the year, Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrate different aspects of Buddhism.