My family is so excited to celebrate one of our favorite Chinese celebrations soon. It’s called the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節, Zhōngqiū Jié). The celebration is around the new fall moon so under the lunar calendar this year it will be on Friday, September 13, 2019. Many countries in Asia observe this festival including Taiwan, China, […]
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Tamil Nadu, formerly known as Madras State, is one of the 29 states of India. Prior to the British era, different empires ruled the land. Chera, Chola and the Pandias were the most famous empires, shaping each region’s cuisine, culture, and architecture. Here are a few fun facts about Tamil Nadu, which is on the
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Iceland, as many people know, is home to waterfalls, rainbows, glacier lakes, hot springs, and the creamiest ice cream ever. But here are a few other things about Iceland that make it a super-fun place to visit with your family. Read these fun facts about Iceland. #1: Iceland’s name is a ruse. According to the
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Have you ever heard of Obon? It’s a Japanese festival, similar to Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Celebrated for centuries, it’s a time to clean graves and create home altars as families welcome their much-beloved ancestors. While celebrating Obon is generally associated with Buddhism, it also includes elements from the more indigenous Shinto tradition, as
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New York State has lots to offer! Although the state is most commonly known for its largest city, there’s a lot to the rest of New York State that you may not know. Enjoy discovering these fun facts. New York State is the third largest state in the US New York State has a population
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