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 […]
Adventurers make their best memories while wearing flip-flops and basking in the tropical sun on a hot summer day. I have started to make plans for a business trip to a tropical location so that I can get away from the current risks facing the world, including those related to energy, food, inflation, and living […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
~~~~~~Light & Dark, Good & Bad, Happy & Mad, Near & Far, Old & Young, Yin & Yang, Slow & Fast, Soft & Hard, Present & Past, Merry & Sad, Thin & Fat, Bright & Dull, Together & Apart, Abundance & Luck, Bland & Sharp, Comedy & Drama~~~~~~ Halloween has always had a special place […]
I was looking for a necklace box that was on the upper shelf of my organized and ample wardrobe. It wasn’t easy as it was hidden between my section of hats accessories, handkerchiefs and jewelry. When I was about to find it, I came across my old teenager notebook. I gently fetched it and opened […]
The Vernal Equinox also called Spring Equinox is the first day of spring and it is here at last. It occurs between March 19th and March 21st when the sun passes the equator moving from the southern to the northern hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere where I live, this date marks the start of the […]
Italy is without a doubt one of the seven most industrialized nations internationally. It has the most highly developed production facilities in the EU. Not to mention the fact that Italy has a pretty broad economy encompassing everything from fashion accessories, to cars and machines. Most of the raw materials for manufacturing are imported. That […]
The impact on the English language post-Brexit will be drastically negative if all things are considered. The EU adopted English as its official language at a time when the UK joined the EU. Today, it is the most widely spoken language in the EU, with it being a working language in many institutions associated with […]