Back to school in Russia presents a beautiful tradition that reflects the deep reverence that Russian society has for education and for those who provide it: the teachers. As part of this return to the classroom, it is customary for children to present flowers to...

Spring Ohigan – March 18-24  ¿What is Ohigan in Japan?  OHIGAN is a Buddhist custom whose origin dates to Emperor Shōmu in the 8th century. In Japanese, (対岸) “Higan” is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese translation of the Sanskrit term for “the Other...

The most wonderful time of the year is finally here. This is a time when everyone gets to go home and be with their families and friends to celebrate the holiday.. It’s also one of the most celebrated occasions around the world. Christmas is a time – perhaps the time...

O-bon is a holiday that takes place from August 13 to 16 (solar calendar) in Japan. It is a semi-religious tradition that honors the spirits of deceased ancestors. This custom of Buddhist origin became part of Japanese culture not only in religious and cultural...

Why is Women's Day commemorated?   International Women's Day has its roots in the labor movement of the mid-19th century, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world, when women increasingly began to raise their voices.   March 8,...