Grapevines and Wine

Grapes are important to Spain's economy and culture. They are grown on grapevines and used to make wine. Read on to find out more about the grapevine plant!

All Dressed Up for the Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of Seoul's largest palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. It was here that I got to try on the Korean traditional attire hanbok and felt at one with Korean history.

Ramadan

Next week, one of Islam's biggest holidays will begin. I'm excited to celebrate it with my students. 

Burning Away the Bad

In Valparaíso, Chile there are many traditions, including ones based around food and others around religious holidays. During the last day of Holy Week, the community burns the bad away.

Raclette!

Read more to learn more about my experience with the melted cheese dish called raclette.

¡Qué rico! (How yummy)!

Spanish food is eclectic and exciting. Learn about some of my favorite types. 

Baby Naming Ceremony

Ghanaians have may special traditions! A baby naming ceremony is a very happy event that introduces a new baby into the world, surrounded my their loved ones.

Easter Figolli

Malta is 98% Catholic, so Easter is one of the biggest celebrations of the year! One of the main Easter traditions is giving and receiving figolli!

Songkran - The National Water Fight!

Songkran is the Thai New Year's national holiday officially celebrated on April 13th but which can easily last for weeks! The whole nation has a water fight to celebrate and people do this for days!

The Starfish of the Philippines!

I went to the Philippines for my school break and found the most interesting thing on the beaches of Bohol island: this was the starfish! I now have a renewed respect for these fascinating creatures!

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