Category: culture
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Finding Beauty In Old-Fashioned Things
Art Museums Many people consider art museums old-fashioned, but I love visiting them because I have always admired how artists can be so creative with their own two hands. When a sculptor or potter shapes clay into a masterpiece, you often wonder how something so beautiful can come from a simple pile of mud. Painters…
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International Women’s Day
This year, March 8th marks 115 years since the first International Women’s Day. That’s 115 years since those first women raised their voices, walked out of their jobs, and marched through the streets for equality, joined by millions of others across Europe. Its aim today is the same as it was 115 years ago: to…
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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’…