In other countries, the Christmas season usually begins late in the November or in the start of December. However, when it comes to the Philippines; you will begin hearing Christmas melodies and start seeing decorated houses as early as September. One of the widely used and most common decoration seen in the … Read more
Crop Over, also known as Kadooment Day, began in Barbados as a traditional harvest festival. During slavery, it began on sugar cane plantations. The original Kadooment tradition was started in 1687 to mark the end of the annual harvest. With time, it spread throughout the region such as Jamaica, Trinidad, and St. … Read more
From National Spaghetti Day to Count Your Button Days, International Talk Like Pirate Day, and Insurance Nerd Day, the modern world has an assortment of weird holidays. For as long as humanity existed, there have been celebrations, which means our ancestors also have their fair share of extraordinary traditions and festivities during … Read more
From Easter to Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving, many popular holidays in America bear massive significance to many people and sectors. Being a peculiar nation as it is, it’s also home to some of the weirdest and random celebrations in the world. While work, businesses, and schools are not … Read more
China is one of the most culturally enriching countries in the world to live, work, and visit. Part of their way of life is celebrating unusual and unique festivities and holidays passed down through thousands of years, as well as some recent ones that were celebrated only in the past decades. Here, … Read more
All over the world, different countries celebrated their independence that include holidays and other cultural traditions. While the United States of America celebrates its Independence Day with barbecues, fireworks, and parades. Some countries like to celebrate by climbing greased palm trees, joining in competitive kite flying, and maybe even demonstrating their unique … Read more
Spending holidays and vacations with your friends and loved ones is a nice idea. But have you thought about taking your holiday vacation to the next level by spending it with them in an out of the country getaway? Well, we think its time for you to consider that idea because spending … Read more
Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement is a unique day in Israel. it is the most holiest and solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated ten days after Rosh Hashana which usually falls every fall season of each year. Yom Kippur is the day where Jews of all levels … Read more
Hei Neak Ta or also known as the Spirit Parade is a festival that is celebrated each year to mark the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In other parts of Asia, Hei Neak Ta is known as the Lantern Festival and it is celebrated solely in the 15th day of … Read more
In different parts of the world, Pentecost or Whit Sunday has become a traditional day where baptism takes place. During this day, people enjoy picnics, outings to the country, and some family gatherings. In Poland, Whit Sunday or Pentecost is called “The Green Holiday” and during this holiday, the locals in Poland … Read more