The first birthday of a baby is very important in Korean culture, so a special celebration called a doljanchi takes place. During the doljanchi, the baby is blessed and his or her future is predicted!
Food is a necessity wherever you go. Culture and geography play a big part in what ingredients are available and what types of food are made. Let's read about some of Japan's food!
Spain is full of colorful traditions, from Flamenco to bull fighting. The one I learned about this week was the incredible "Running of the Bulls" festival in Pamplona.
It's spring in Ireland, which means that it's also the season of cute babies. While traveling, I stayed on a sheep farm with many new baby lambs. They were so cute!
With millennia of history, China is a country rich in tradition and beliefs. Chinese folkloric Buddhism is one of the beliefs that has been prevalent through China's long history.
During my travels, I picked up the habit of saying grace in Maori before meals. I hope to keep this habit of saying grace as a new tradition when I eat with others in the future.
Most people around the world know Pamplona, Spain for its famous festival: San Fermín. San Fermín celebrations include running with the bulls, but also include much more and have a rich history.
