Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, represents Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to God. Before Abraham could sacrifice his son, God provided a lamb (or ram) to sacrifice instead.
Lyon has a rich history of silk production and weaving dating as early as the European Renaissance. Last week, my peers and I explored the Maison des Canuts (Home of the Silk Workers). Read on!
Understanding cultural and social differences and the ways our experiences shape our perspectives is critical to connecting with people from communities outside of our own. Remember: kindness is key!
This week's Al Jazeera video brought several issues into focus for us—namely the detrimental effects of Orientalism, the pervasiveness of Western media, and the need for progress.
Samhain, similar to our Halloween and the Mexican Día de los muertos celebrations, and Magosto, Chestnut Day, are two important and fun traditional Galician celebrations. Learn about them here!
