CULTURE

Published on behalf of the Brooklyn Children's Museum: On Saturday, Jan. 28, Brooklyn Children's Museum (BCM) will be celebrating the beginning of the New Year on the traditional Chinese calendar with a day of interactive performances, author readings, movement workshops, art-making, and a traditional lion dance. To mark the Year

The Spiritual Benefits of Physical Labor
Spirituality may mean many things to many people, but generally, one who is on a spiritual path is seeking...

Fates Reversed Instantly When Kindness Prevails
Sometimes, one may suddenly and unexpectedly recover from a serious illness, and we think of it as a...

Reflection, Gratitude, and a Happy New Year
Welcome to Tea with Erping. Confucius once said, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by...

Opium Poppy: The Flower That Revolutionized Medicine, But Fueled the Opioid Epidemic
Recognizable by their delicate, vivid blossoms, poppies are a flowering plant of the Papaveraceae subfamily...

Walking for Wellness: How You Can Benefit From Regular Walks
Besides being the most straightforward and least expensive form of travel, walking serves as one of the...

A Finger Lickin’ White Lie: How Japan’s KFC Christmas Began
Turkey is the staple Christmas dish - one roasted turkey on the middle of the table can bring a family...

The Legend of Saint Nicholas, and How He Evolved Into Santa
The legend of St Nicholas revolves around a Christian monk who lived during the third to fourth century...

Malva Pudding: A South African Christmas Pudding Tradition
A South African pudding, Malva pudding, became popular in the United States after Art Smith, Oprah's...

The Legend of Tomten, and a Craft to Make Him Yours
The Christmas season is a time for faith and magic; a time for showing kindness and gratitude. In Sweden...