The festive season has already begun, and it's time to think about what kind of Christmas tree you will decorate this year: live or artificial. Very often people prioritize the impact on the environment. As it turns out, this is often the wrong focus. There are responsible ways to use…
On October 9, Columbus Day is celebrated in the United States. But more states and cities are celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, USAToday reports. “On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the sovereignty, resilience and tremendous contributions that Native Americans have made to the world. And we…
Putin approved a law according to which Russia will officially celebrate the annexation of Ukrainian territories. The “holiday” was set for September 30th. It was on this day in 2022 that the President of the Russian Federation signed an agreement on “annexation” with the heads of pro-Russian administrations of the occupied territories, Meduza reports. Then…
Almost everyone in the United States of America looks forward to the 4th of July - Independence Day, because they know there is an excuse for a big party with a huge dose of patriotism, reports Marca. Modern Americans often refer to the holiday simply as the “Fourth of July.” On this day not...
On January 16, the United States honors the most prominent figure in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. His family and activists fought hard to win the national holiday in 1983, and it has been celebrated on the third Monday in January ever since, according to the Washington Post. It…
Although it's still a few days away, you're probably already tired of Christmas. Or maybe you don't celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other winter holiday this month. If yes, then December 23rd is your day. Welcome to Festivus, the holiday…
Countries around the world have unique Christmas customs that they have been practicing for decades or even centuries. Perhaps you will be inspired by new rituals this year, according to TravelLeisure. For example, in some European countries there is an evil counterpart of St. Nicholas, Krampus, supernatural…
The Yom Kippur holiday among the Jews is one of the most important in the religion of Judaism, and many interesting traditions are associated with it, reports NV. The names of the months and days according to the Torah do not coincide with the Christian ones, and the holidays are fundamentally different. So, the Yom Kippur Feast of the Day of Judgment in…
On May 4th, fans of the legendary films have a real holiday - Star Wars Day. Ten interesting facts about the saga, reports Tochka. The importance of Star Wars in modern mass culture is difficult to overestimate. Over the years, films, books, and video games have created an entire subculture dedicated to the “galaxy far, far away.”…
US President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth (June 19), the date for the end of slavery in the United States, as a federal holiday. Writes about this CNBC. Federal workers will celebrate Juneteenth on Friday this year because June 19 is Saturday. ...