Category: culture
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35 Interesting Women’s History Month Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know
The first Women’s History Day was held in 1909. The day became Women’s History Week in 1978. In 1987, Women’s History Month began. … The president declares every March Women’s History Month. Every Women’s History Month has a theme. Ways to honor women’s history in the workplace: Host insightful lunch and learns. Initiate an employee…
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February Holidays And Celebrations
When we generally say ‘Holidays,’ everyone thinks of time off work or school; those are not the kind of holidays I’ll be speaking of. These are international or national holidays that take place yearly; the most well-known of these is Valentine’s Day. February may be most famous for Valentine’s Day. Yet, there are many more…
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Yuletide Legends: Cozy, Curious Christmas Traditions From Around The Globe
Image Source: Pexels- Sean Twomey Across the Northern Hemisphere, winter once signaled a season of long nights, cold landscapes, and the annual return of folkloric figures. Before electric lights and mall Santas softened the edges of December, midwinter festivals often blended celebration with superstition. Entire communities gathered to honor ancestors, guard against wandering spirits, and…
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International Day Of The Girl Child
Image Credit: Unsplash- Mugabi Owen International Day of the Girl Child is a day that seeks to empower girls and ensure a better future for us all. It serves as a reminder that every girl child has a right to be safe, educated, and loved. This special day is celebrated on October 11th. International Day…
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The Origins Of Halloween Traditions Around The World
Image Credit: Unsplash- Call Me Fred When we think of Halloween today, images of costumes, candy, and pumpkins come to mind. But the traditions we celebrate on October 31st trace back thousands of years and weave together folklore, religion, and cultural practices from across the globe. Celtic Roots: Samhain in Ireland and Scotland Halloween’s oldest…
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Heritage Day
Image Credit: Unsplash- Kathrine Heigan Heritage Day is on September 24th. It recognizes and celebrates the cultural wealth of South Africans. They celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the different cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day. Living heritage…
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The Caddo Language: Dormant But Not Dead
Image Credit: Facebook- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma On July 14, 2025, Edmond Johnson, the last fluent speaker of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, passed away at age 95. According to their website, MyCaddoNation.com, the Caddo language was once spoken by the Caddo Nation, whose ancestral homelands spanned parts of present-day Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.…
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Independence Day In The United States
Image Credit: Unsplash- Liv Sy July 4th is U.S. Independence Day! It’s a federal holiday in the United States, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Key Points About Independence Day 1. Historical Significance: Marks the day the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the 13 American colonies’…
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Year Of The Snake
2025. A new, glorious year on planet Earth with promises of growth and good fortune. And for those of East Asian descent, the end of January means ringing in the next year of the Lunar calendar. And 2025 is the Year of the…Snake. Wait, what? I have only lived through one Snake year back in…
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Heritage Day
Heritage Day is a day when people concentrate on the importance of South Africa’s cultural heritage. September 24th was previously known as Shaka Day. The holiday honored Shaka, a famous Zulu king. After apartheid came to an end in South Africa, changes were made to Heritage Day. Heritage Day was called Shaka Day in history.…