by Jamie | Dec 12, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
Do you have December holidays on your mind right now? Around the world, December is a time for many holiday celebrations. And it’s not just Christmas. For example, Jewish people all over the world celebrate Hanukkah and Black people in the United States often...
by Jamie | Nov 20, 2019 | Articles
While tipping may be a common practice in the United States, the same does not always hold true abroad. In many countries, tipping after a meal is not part of local custom. In some cases it’s even frowned upon. Why don’t some countries expect tipping? Here are some...
by Jamie | Nov 7, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is celebrated in many Latin American countries. Let’s take a closer look at Peru and what we can learn from how they treat those who have passed. When thinking about Día de los Muertos, the first thing that often comes to...
by Jamie | Oct 10, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
su·per·sti·tion:/ˌso͞opərˈstiSH(ə)n/a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.Source: www.dictionary.com Here is a list of six common Cuban...
by Jamie | Sep 12, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
Every year, since 1968, the United States has recognized the contributions and presence of Hispanic and Latin Americans within US American culture. The recognition began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson signed it into law. Then, in 1988,...
