Yerba mate tea is much more than the latest craze touted by health aficionados, which there are many. Conveniently packaged in tea bags, cans, and bottles, and now commonly sold in a variety of shops, mate has hit the mainstream. Nevertheless, what exactly is yerba mate? Moreover, what cultural meaning does it have? Like coffee […]
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How Do You Celebrate Birthdays?
When US Americans think of birthday celebrations, images of parties, cake, blowing out candles, and the Happy Birthday song comes to mind. For a baby’s first birthday, some parents will even get the birthday child a smash cake, which the baby with play with, and hopefully eat, smashing it to pieces in the process. However, […]
Let the Good Times Roll: Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebrations
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 or month-long celebrations in some parts of the world. Carnival refers to the period of feasting and fun that begins on January 6th, the Feast […]
