by Did you know that the US Congress passed the “King Holiday and Service Act” in 1994? The federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday was signed and observed in the 1980s. Later, the Corporation for National and Community Service led the effort to designate the day as a national day of service, a […]
10 Fun Facts About Wopânâak (Wampanoag) Nation
by November is Native American Heritage Month. I think it was picked to let us all think about how the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive. As a result I thought we should look at the Wopânâak or the Wampanoag – the Native Americans who befriended the Pilgrims. Here are ten fun facts about Wopânâak (Wampanoag) […]
Jingle Dress Dancing – A Beautiful Native American Tradition
by If you have ever been to a pow-wow or seen an exhibition of Native American culture, you have probably admired the dancers and their beautiful regalia (traditional clothing). Although each tribe has its own unique dances, traditional clothing, and other special practices, there are some women’s dance traditions that are seen widely across the […]
Costa Rican Recipe Roundup
by Costa Rican cuisine is diverse, mouthwatering, and unlike anything you’ve ever tasted! The base is white rice and black beans. How these are prepared, varies by region and province (there are seven provinces in Costa Rica). I’ve often read that the “Holy Trinity” of food from Costa Rica consists of garlic, cilantro, and onion. […]
Top 10 Fun Facts About Egypt
by Egypt is surely on the top of most people’s bucket list. Few countries of the world have a rich heritage background, and even richer cultural history. Egypt is a unique fusion of art, culture, as well as a little mystery. These attributes make it the most popular setting for all of those adventure movies […]