by Christmas is celebrated in over 160 countries around the world. Today we explore Ethiopia. First, Ethiopia does not use the Gregorian calendar that much of the rest of the world does. Instead, they still use the Julian calendar with twelve months of 30 days and the thirteenth month of five days. But, on leap […]
Costa Rica and Finland—Why They’re Consistently the Happiest Countries
by Both Costa Rica and Finland are some of the happiest countries on the planet and they are both my favorite in the world. Let’s compare the two countries by highlighting the traits they have in common and why they make us happy. At the end of this article, you’ll be able to evaluate which […]
Honoring Native American Heritage Month with Kids
by There are countless ways to honor Native American Heritage Month with kids. November is Native American Heritage Month! Disclaimer: Native American Heritage Month is a U.S. holiday. This post, which focuses on the original inhabitants of the U.S., is not intended to diminish indigenous peoples from other parts of the globe. We encourage you […]
10 Fun Facts About Northern Ireland
by Northern Ireland is an interesting place. Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, all I knew about the country was that it was a civil war zone. I never expected that, not only would I visit this small country, but I would live here for a third of my life (so far). Having seen […]
Christmas in the Philippines
by When it comes to celebrations, Filipinos go all out. Christmas in the Philippines is not just celebrated one day a year, it starts in September. They call it the “ber” months, September, October, November, and December. They have the longest Christmas season in the world. Once September hits, Filipinos decorate their houses with colorful lights, […]
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