Burning Art in Valencia CelebrationsFoodMusic, Art & CinemaSpainTopics of the World March 30, 2011 8 Las Fallas is a festival in Valencia, Spain, that I strongly recommend to anyone who enjoys art, [...]
A New Year Begins in Brazil BrazilCelebrationsMusic, Art & CinemaTopics of the World March 11, 2011 3 Though our calendar started on January 1st, 2011, in Brazil, we always say that the year really [...]
An Argentinean Wedding ArgentinaCelebrationsTopics of the World March 4, 2011 5 Since the only legally binding marriage is the civil one, weddings in Argentina require a bit more [...]
A Tamil Brahmin Wedding from India CelebrationsIndiaReligionTopics of the World March 3, 2011 10 A wedding is the binding of two hearts… preparation for a life to be spent together. An [...]
An Okinawan Wedding CelebrationsClothingJapanTopics of the World March 2, 2011 18 Okinawa is a chain of islands forming Japan’s southernmost Prefecture. The islands were once an independent nation [...]
A Costa Rican Wedding CelebrationsCosta RicaReligionTopics of the World March 1, 2011 12 Getting married is a very important social event in Costa Rica, as it symbolizes a new stage [...]
Picture Postcards: Just Married Decorated Cars CelebrationsKyrgyzstanTopics of the WorldTurkey February 28, 2011 Have you ever wondered how many countries include decorating their cars as a part of the wedding [...]
Picture Postcards: Love in the USA CelebrationsFoodPeopleTopics of the WorldUSA February 20, 2011 It would appear that love means accepting your spouse pushing cake in your face in the United [...]
Canadian Pride One Year Later: The Olympic Anniversary CanadaCelebrationsTopics of the World February 18, 2011 2 Back in the day of school, the teachers would ask us, “What makes Canada, Canada? What is [...]
Picture Postcards: Wedding Cake in the UK CelebrationsFoodTopics of the WorldUK February 14, 2011 3 This week’s image representing love around the world is of a special kind of wedding cake Liz [...]
A Portuguese Lovers’ Tradition CelebrationsClothingLanguagesMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalTopics of the World February 11, 2011 10 “Lenços dos Namorados” (Sweetheart Handkerchiefs or Fiancée Handkerchiefs) are handkerchiefs made of linen or cotton and embroidered [...]
Picture Postcards: Aussie wedding cake AustraliaCelebrationsMusic, Art & CinemaSportTopics of the World February 7, 2011 4 February’s Picture Postcards photo theme is love. Here’s an Australian wedding cake topper with the groom dressed [...]