If #culturematters, then mental health across cultures matters too. The US has marked May as Mental Health Awareness Month every year...
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ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand
April 25th marks ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand. On this date in 1915, the ANZAC forces landed on Gallipoli to take out...
The Hindu Festival of Holi
Read on for the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of this Hindu festival. Plus, for those who love to cook, we're sharing some...
Emotions Around the World
The Latin word for heart, cor, is also the root of the word courage. So in a sense, having courage also asks us to have heart. But...
La Befana: The Italian Christmas Witch
Have you ever heard of a friendly witch that delivers presents? La Befana is a fictional figure who is portrayed as an elderly woman,...
Hand Gestures Around the World
Do you think you know what the "okay" sign means? Or, "thumbs up"? What about the "V" sign? Gestures play an important part in our...
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Harvest festivals have a long history in modern human societies. Let's explore the beautiful tradition of the harvest festival, which...
Your First-Aid Kit for Managing Culture Shock
Culture shock is often defined as the expected reaction to the unknown, whereas reverse culture shock is the unexpected reaction to...
A Beginner’s Guide to Cricket
Soccer or American Football? Cheers mate, but the most popular sport in Straya* is cricket! As sports are a popular topic for small...