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The World of Wagashi
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The Sea Women of Jeju Island
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The Diverse Tribes of Tanzania
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New Year’s Traditions from Around the World
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Colleen Brown
If you plan to visit Brazil on December 31, make sure to pack a white outfit! Wearing white on New Year’s Eve symbolizes good luck and peace, and although this tradition has roots in Afro-Brazilian…
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8 Italian Slang Phrases to Help You Sound Like a Local
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Natalie Halpern
Italians speak more than 30 dialects resulting in slang terms that are as varied as the country’s cuisine. Some terms, however, are commonly used throughout Italy.
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Christmas and New Year's Traditions in Japan
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Colleen Brown
Although Japan is not a primarily Christian country, people take part in many traditional Christmas activities like visiting holiday markets, admiring light displays, and decorating Christmas trees.…
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Eight Popular Brazilian Street Foods You Have to Try
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Natalie Halpern
Brazil’s great diversity is reflected in its music, architecture, traditions, art and, not surprisingly, in its delicious
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Ghanaian Customs That Help You Understand the Culture
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Colleen Brown
Ghana is home to many ethnic groups that are often organized into four main regional groups
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Indonesian Traditions to Expand Your Cultural Awareness
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Natalie Halpern
Indonesia’s cultural diversity is influenced by the thousands of islands and the 1,300 ethnic groups that make up the Asian nation. While each group has their own unique set of customs, they all…
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Taiwan’s Taoyuan Museum of Fine Art
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Urban planners in Taiwan are turning the area around the Taoyuan airport and high-speed rail station in
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The Hanukkah Story and Traditions Around the World
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Natalie Halpern
For the past week, Jews all over the world have been celebrating Hanukkah, also known a
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The Legendary Creature Known As Krampus
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In December, naughty children in Central Europe — Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic — face more severe consequences than coal in their stockings. That’s because St. Nicholas…
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