When you think of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, you probably think of the Mexican holiday. However, people around the world celebrate similar traditions. In fact, different cultures observe these traditions in different months. Day of the Dead Around the World Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong “Hungry Ghost Festival is well-known […]
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Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays of the year, at least in my house. In fact, my kids start thinking about their Halloween costumes as early as late August. After all, it’s so much fun dressing up and going from house to house collecting candy. But with all the excitement surrounding tricks,
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Costa Rican cuisine is diverse, mouthwatering, and unlike anything you’ve ever tasted! The base is white rice and black beans. Preparation varies by region and province (Costa Rica has seven provinces). I’ve often read that the “Holy Trinity” of Costa Rican food consists of garlic, cilantro, and onion. These ingredients, plus the unique and indispensable
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Peru is a popular destination for tourists, for good reason. It’s largely a mix of indigenous and Spanish culture, with delicious food and breathtaking scenery. Our own family is a mix of Peru and the U.S., and we love Peru so much that we moved our family here for a few years. One of the
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Thanks to a 36-year social and economic embargo between Iran and most industrialized nations, Iran remains a mysterious, misunderstood nation. As a generation of parents who might remember the 1979-80 hostage crisis and associate images of angry protesters burning American flags on Tehran’s streets, or simply have no personal contact with Iran or Iranians at
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