Coronavirus & Safeguarding the Global Economy
Despite the shock to the global economy this year from the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Trade Organization (WTO) predicts that global GDP …
Democracy in Action
The disheartening and tragic events of January 6, 2021, illuminated the fact that democracy is fragile, even here in the …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Shab-e-Yalda
One of the most ancient Persian festivals, Shab-e-Yalda (Yalda Night) is celebrated by Iranians around the world on December 21 …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Hanukkah
Hanukkah (also spelled “Chanukah”) is an eight-day winter “festival of lights,” which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish month …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Colombia
While many Christian countries enjoy Christmas celebrations, in Colombia, their celebrations last almost all month, beginning on December 7, with …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – St. Nicholas Day
Many European countries celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 5 or 6. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece, of a number …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Ukraine
The Legend of the Christmas Spider is an Eastern European folktale which explains the origin of tinsel on Christmas trees. …
Around the World Staycation Series – Oxford
A new way to “travel” the world without leaving home!
Around the World Staycation Series – Dubai
A new way to “travel” the world without leaving home!
Around the World Staycation Series – Lumbini
A new way to “travel” the world without leaving home!