In Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, he links the possibility of humans as a descendant of earlier apes. Monkeys are intellectual beings. They can mimic the actions of humans and in Thailand, they are even capable of boosting its tourism. That is why an annual festival is held in Thailand especially for … Read more
Christmas season in other countries usually starts late in November or early December. But in the Philippines, as early as September, you will begin to hear Christmas songs being played and see houses being decorated. The most common and widely used decoration unique to the Philippines is the parol which is almost … Read more
While New Year is being celebrated annually by most parts of the world on January 1, the people of Peru celebrate it on June according to the Inca Calendar. The Inti Raymi’rata is a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire or Tawantinsuyo done in honor of the god Inti. The god Inti … Read more
People celebrate New Year’s Eve in different ways, and these celebrations vary depending on the location, as well as the tradition and customs people follow. In Japan, they have a unique way of celebrating their Lunar New Year’s Eve which they call Bean Throwing Day. Bean Throwing Day is also known as … Read more
Christmas is an annual celebration traditionally held on December 25 in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It has religious and cultural ties on different parts of the world especially in countries wherein the majority population are Catholics. For these Catholic countries, celebrating Christmas is more than just a gift-giving celebration … Read more
How do you spend the New Year? Usually, it is dinner with family then watch fireworks as everyone counts down the seconds to the end of the year. But in South America millions of people dressed in white party the night way along the shores of Copacabana Beach. In Brazil, families, and … Read more
Do you miss Santa Claus? Want to feel his presence even if it is not Christmas? Visit Santa’s Hometown at Savukoski, Finland and you will experience Christmas all year long. Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas is the legendary figure for Christmas gift-giving in the Roman Catholic. Savukoski in Finland is also known … Read more
Christmas is celebrated all over the world, but Australia celebrates Christmas and shops for it differently. Every Christmas, Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia is packed with tourists as they celebrate the most anticipated holiday of the year. Christmas Day in Bondi Beach is celebrated as a music festival called “Sunburnt Christmas.” Sunburnt … Read more
Some of the regular holidays celebrated in most countries every year are New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and Christmas Day. Most people anticipate Christmas Day as we are all excited to receive gifts from our loved ones. But in Mexico, it is not Christmas day they are excited about but the … Read more
New Years is that one day in a year where people give thanks and bid farewell to the last year and eagerly look forward to the coming year. It is widely celebrated in a number of ways by going to church, lighting up fireworks, making New Year resolutions and more. Each place … Read more