Colorful celebrations are about to begin! All around the world, countries are preparing for Carnival or Mardi-Gras. This period before Lent has turned into a spectacular event, with a week…
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Cricket World Cup 2015
Cricket is a widely popular sport mostly associated with the UK and countries that were at some point under British rule. This year, the Cricket World Cup includes some unlikely…
Kids & Culture: End of School Celebrations in Eastern Europe and Russia
As schools across the USA prepare for the summer break, schools in several Eastern European nations and Russia are also celebrating end of year festivities. The end of year celebration…
China’s Newest Status Symbol
A recent article from BBC pointed out one of China’s latest social problems: etiquette. China has become one of the most powerful countries in the world. In a 30 year…
Celebrating Spring in Slavic Cultures
While IHOP in the USA has national Pancake Day, people in Russia and the Ukraine celebrate a pancake week! Maslinitsa or Blini (Ма́сленица) are ultra-thin, slightly tart pancakes more akin…
Breakfast Around the World
Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your first meal provides the nutrients and energy needed to start your day and function earlier in the…