Have you ever heard of a friendly witch that delivers presents? La Befana is a fictional figure who is portrayed as an elderly woman,...
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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...
A Lesson in Quechua
Quechua, often referred to as Runasimi ("the people's language"), was the language of the Inca Empire. Nowadays, there are...
A Beginner’s Guide to Ramadan
Our Beginner's Guide to Ramadan will help you understand more about the holy month that 1.6 billion Muslims around the world observe...
Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World
Beliefs about luck (and misfortune) are intricately linked to culture. As a result, lucky and unlucky numbers around the world are...
Kölle Alaaf! Carnival in Cologne, Germany
Rio de Janeiro, hot weather, Caipirinhas, drums, sparkly feather costumes… This is what often comes to mind when we think about...