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Who is Santa Claus?

by Richard Kazandjian December 23, 2011 Entertainment

Santa Claus is a familiar figure to children and adults across the world; a “jolly old elf” who rides through the night sky on a sleigh, bringing presents to all the good boys and girls. But who is Santa Claus, really? Where the does the legend come from? The English name “Santa Claus” comes from [...]

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Welsh Language & Culture Festival

by Tanguy August 2, 2011 Celebration

This past weekend, on July 30th, Wales kicked off its annual National Eisteddfod in a field in Wrexham. If you’re not from Wales, you may be asking yourself: What, exactly, is an Eisteddfod? Basically, it’s a yearly festival celebrating Welsh language, literature and culture. Originally, it was a gathering of bards, where poets and musicians [...]

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Russian Language Day Was June 6th

by Tanguy June 10, 2011 Events

According to The Voice of Russia, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev recently declared a new holiday: June 6th, Russian Language Day. The intention of the holiday is to: “preserve, support and develop the Russian language as the Russian people’s national heritage, a means of international communication and an inalienable part of the cultural and spiritual heritage [...]

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Wedding Traditions from Around the World

by Caroline Mikolajczyk May 6, 2011 Events

Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting traditions surrounding marriage in different parts of the world!

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April Fool’s Day Around the World

by Caroline Mikolajczyk April 1, 2011 Events

It’s always a good idea to be skeptical about what you read on the Internet, but on April 1st that’s especially true.

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8 Fun Facts about the Chinese New Year

by Caroline Mikolajczyk February 3, 2011 Events

To celebrate Chinese New Year which starts today, here are 8 fun facts about this unique holiday. Enjoy!

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New Year’s Around the World

by Richard Brooks December 31, 2010 Events

It’s official: 2010 is drawing to a close. While New Year’s celebrations around the world almost universally involve fireworks and drinking, many places have their own intriguing local traditions as well.Check them out!

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5 Unusual Christmas Traditions from Around the World

by Richard Brooks December 27, 2010 Events

Christmas is celebrated in many different countries around the world, but the way it’s celebrated varies from place to place. Here are 5 of the most unusual ways to celebrate the holiday!

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