by Jamie | Apr 8, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
April 25th marks ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand. On this date in 1915, the ANZAC forces landed on Gallipoli to take out Turkey. An eight month battle ensued but the ANZAC forces did not win. ANZAC Day is celebrated annually on April 25th and marks the...
by Jamie | Mar 11, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
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 special recipes to get in the spirit! Who celebrates Holi? Those who follow Hinduism and its ways of life. What is Holi? Holi is a...
by Jamie | Mar 2, 2021 | Events
Now that we’re three months into 2021, it’s time to reexamine your professional goals for the year. Are you progressing as you hoped you would? Perhaps you’ve been forced to shelve your goals because your plate is overflowing with responsibilities...
by Jamie | Feb 9, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
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 what causes us to feel an emotion such as love or pleasure or calmness? Or sadness, worry, or agitation? Human nature allows us to feel a...
by Jamie | Dec 10, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Have you ever heard of a friendly witch that delivers presents? La Befana is a fictional figure who is portrayed as an elderly woman, riding a broomstick, wearing a shawl, and covered in soot. On Epiphany Eve, she enters the home of young children through the chimney...
