On the first day of March and for a few days afterwards, Bulgarians exchange and wear white and red tassels or small dolls called “martenitsa”. The name of the holiday is Baba Marta (Grandmother March). It is the ending of…
Every year on February 14, we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day around the world. Tons of candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. But who is this mysterious Valentine, was he a real person, did he even exist? There…
In the Western calendar (Gregorian calendar), New Year’s Eve, the last day of the year, is on December 31. A year is the time it takes for the Earth to circle the sun one time, which is approximately 365…
Tens of thousands of South Africans joined by leaders from all over the world gathered in the rain today to pay tribute and say goodbye to Nelson Mandela – Madiba. The memorial service was held at FNB Stadium (Soccer City)…
A 213-year-old law that banned women from wearing any form of menswear in Paris was finally revoked on January 31st. According to the law, women needed to have the permission of local police if they wanted to “dress like a…
On the first day of March and for a few days afterwards, Bulgarians exchange and wear white and red tassels or small dolls called “martenitsa”. The red and white woven threads symbolize the wish for good health. They are the…
