How to Determine Your Animal Sign on the Chinese Calendar
One of several Chinese legends has it that Buddha proposed a race for all the animals: The first 12 animals to cross a river of his choice would each be appointed one of 12 years, constituting one...
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How to Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual harvest festival that originated in China and has spread to Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. The traditional Chinese calendar holds 11 or 12 months in a year, and...
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How to Celebrate Sankt Hans Aften in Denmark
Sankt Hans Aften, or St. John’s Eve, is a Scandinavian holiday honoring the birth of St. John the Baptist. In Denmark, the hours leading up to his birth are celebrated annually on June 23, a date...
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How to Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day
The last of the colonies ruled by Spain in South America, Peru achieved its independence in 1824, although its leaders officially declared independence a few years earlier, on July 28, 1821. On that...
View ArticleHow to Plan a Winter Solstice Party
The winter solstice, the longest night of the year, is a significant holiday within the pagan community, as well as other cultures. Many countries mark this day with rituals, celebrations, traditions,...
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What Is the Meaning of Flag Day in the United States?
Flag Day is a holiday in the United States which celebrates the adoption of the American flag. The holiday is celebrated around the country with parades and memorial services for those who have died in...
View ArticleHow to Teach Children About Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday is the second Sunday of November, the Sunday closest to November 11, which is Remembrance Day in Great Britain and Veteran's Day in the United States. Whatever the name, it marks the...
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Facts on the Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead, also known as El Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican public holiday honoring the deceased. It is celebrated on November 2 (a date close but unrelated to Halloween). While specific Day...
View ArticleQuinceanera Rules
Much like bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, confirmations and debutante balls, the quinceanera symbolizes a girl's coming of age. At the age of 15, the quinceanera girl celebrates with family and...
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What to Wear to a Mexican Fiesta
Dress in traditional Mexican clothing or in a Mexican-inspired outfit at a Mexican fiesta, whether you're attending an event on Cinco de Mayo or simply celebrating all things Mexican. Don't worry about...
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India Republic Day Children's Activities
Republic Day, a national holiday in India, celebrates India becoming a democratic republic. The festival occurs on January 26. Although parades and festivities occur all over India to celebrate...
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Italian Celebration Foods
Food is at the center of Italian culture, particularly during times of celebration. The food is heavily influenced by local animals and crops, as well as Roman Catholicism, which is the major religion...
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The Invitation for a Hindu Baby Naming Ceremony
Inviting friends and family members to a Namakaran, the Hindu baby naming ceremony that originated centuries ago to initiate infants into the community, is something that parents should discuss before...
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What Is a Mexican Fiesta?
"Fiesta" is the Spanish word for festival or holiday. Mexico has several different kinds of festivals, celebrated for religious, national and local reasons. The type of celebration varies with the kind...
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Japanese Housewarming Gifts
Buying someone from another culture a gift can be intimidating when you're unsure of what is appropriate or considered taboo. Giving a housewarming gift to a Japanese family is based on the same...
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Mediterranean Theme Ideas
Mediterranean themes can be used as assembly programs in schools, community festivals, parties or organization programs. The culture from Spain, Italy, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Morocco,Turkey or Southern...
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How to Prepare for Tet in a Vietnamese Family
Tet is a Vietnamese holiday that celebrates the beginning of the lunar new year. Falling in late January or early February, it’s a three-day celebration in which families gather from across the country...
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How to Plan a Multicultural Event at an Elementary School
A multicultural event can be an effective way to bring diverse families together in an elementary school. Sharing ethnic food, dance, music, songs and crafts helps build community and teaches kids that...
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How to Make Colored Flour for the Festival of Colors
The Festival Of Colors known in India as "Holi," celebrates the commencement of spring. Participants in the event use colored flour to toss into the air and onto each other just for the joy of it. You...
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Griha Pravesh Decoration Ideas
Griha Pravesh is a Hindu house-warming celebration that commonly occurs after a wedding. A lot of preparation is necessary before the important event, and specific decorations are traditional and...
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Traditional Colors for the Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration takes place annually on the first and second days of November. On these dates, residents of Mexico and Central America celebrate deceased loved...
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Why Is International Friendship Day Celebrated?
International Friendship Day is a celebration to mark friendships from all over the globe. Celebrated on the second Sunday in August every year, its purpose is a day to reflect on the friendships that...
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How to Make Costumes for International Day
Many schools and organizations plan International Day to celebrate multicultural education and acceptance. Because International Day costumes are generally more about effort and innovation than...
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DIY Winter Solstice Lanterns
Winter solstice has been celebrated all over the world for thousands of years. It occurs on the shortest day and longest night. Although this is often the first day of winter, it also promises the...
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