Category: Culture

A Slice of Christmas Scent and Taste

Gingerbread, mince pies, butter biscuits, cinnamon spice cookies, and sugar cookies fill my kitchen, dining room, and home with their amazing scent every December during the Christmas season. Since I bought a new oven on Black Friday, I have been baking more than ever. My new electric model works consistently and provides a dry heat […]
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Esperanto and Global Language Diversity

When I first heard of Esperanto, I didn’t believe it. With thousands of languages spoken across the globe, why would anyone create a language that was not native to any particular country? Surely, it seemed like a fanciful idea. Yet upon learning more about the reasoning behind its creation, I’ve come to appreciate the ingenuity […]
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Tex-Mex Culture: Food, Language, and Identity

When we talk about Tex-Mex culture, it’s impossible to ignore the cuisine that carries its name. On the surface, the term seems straightforward: a fusion of Texas and Mexico. Yet, Tex-Mex is much more than a clever combination of two place names. It’s a reflection of centuries of cultural mixing, migration, adaptation, and shared geography. […]
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2025 Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake 🐍

For Chinese families, the Lunar New Year is a deeply meaningful celebration. This 15-day event marks the beginning of a new year according to the ancient lunisolar Chinese calendar. In 2025, we bid farewell to the Wood Dragon and warmly welcome the Year of the Wood Snake. Goodbye to the Year of the Wood Dragon […]
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Native American Cultural Impact on Today’s USA

It may appear counterintuitive, but history is littered with examples of oppressed people influencing oppressors. Whenever, in history, two cultures interact, they share language, culture, and customs, regardless of the circumstances that brought them together. The Native American influence on US culture is visible in all of these areas, regardless of the turbulent circumstances that resulted […]
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Food in Mediterranean Countries

As a Mediterranean girl, I lived on the Mediterranean Spanish coast for about 18 years, travelling to Mediterranean sea neighbouring countries such as Portugal, Morocco, France, Italy and Greece . Since I was a little girl, I really enjoyed going shopping in colorful food market streets with my mum, collecting and stocking many Mediterranean ingredients […]
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Tradition of Valentine’s Day Across Countries

Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14 worldwide regardless of its origin. Many shops, stores and restaurants in cities have beautiful Valentine decorations hanging on the shop windows on this romantic day. These include Cupid illustrations, hearts, balloons and garlands in pink and red color to match with the celebration day.   Sweets, flowers, perfumes, chocolates, heart-shaped […]
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It’s Definitely Time for Christmas

Christmas is one of the most expected and wanted cultural holidays of the year. Indeed people of different beliefs, cultures, religions and even atheists celebrate Christmas during the most wonderful month. The magic of Christmas is real… It’s one of the most important celebrations for Christians. Today, more than 2 billion people in more than […]
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