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October 5th, 2022
Americans may think of Halloween and Thanksgiving when they think of fall celebrations, but there are many more fall ceremonies and holidays celebrated around the world.
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September 7th, 2022
When we think of a harvest festival in the United States, you most likely think of Thanksgiving. But there are many harvest festivals around the world, from the yam festival in Africa to the Chuseok festival in Korea.
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September 1st, 2022
The Festival of Yams, or the Asogli Te Za, is celebrated in Ghana. It's a time of revelry for a crop that's provided sustenance in times of hardship in this west African nation.
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September 1st, 2022
The Moon Festival, which is celebrated in many Asian countries, is an iconic and incredibly popular autumn festival. Sweet or savory mooncakes are baked and gifted in celebration of family and friends.
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January 28th, 2022
February 1st marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Zodiac. Celebrated as the Chinese New Year, this Spring Festival is one of the most celebrated and revered holidays around the world.
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April 15th, 2021
Tuesday, April 13th marks the start of Islam's holiest month - Ramadan. The month long holiday focuses on fasting, prayer, and spirituality, but many Westerners may not be aware of what it is or why Muslims celebrate it.
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May 31st, 2019
California’s freshly revamped sex-ed guidance has some parents and faith leaders up in arms. According to reports, the new program includes explicit hands-on demonstrations and other features that opponents argue are inappropriate.
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January 4th, 2017
The crazy year of 2016 has finally come to a close, leaving many of us breathing a sigh of relief. As we look back on the past 12 months, there were plenty of reasons to feel disillusioned.
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September 14th, 2016
What does it mean to be patriotic? That’s a question on the minds of many after a string of recent events have turned the spotlight on displays of national pride in the United States.
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