TRADITIONS
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...
Chariot of Charity: How the Story of Santa Claus’ Reindeer Began
Christmas is around the corner and kids are ready to celebrate with Santa Claus etched in their imaginative...
Exploring the Deep and Mysterious Holloways of Dorset
The word “holloways” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term “hola weg,” meaning ”harrowed path,” or “sunken...
Did You Know Chinese Emperors Were Not Allowed to View Their Own Records?
The people of China have 5,000 years of uninterrupted history, the longest recorded history in the world...
‘Men Respectful, Women Humble’: The Truth About a Traditional Chinese Idiom
A much-maligned ancient Chinese saying, nan zun nü bei (男尊女卑), is often taken to mean “male superior,...
Why the Week? A Unit of Time That Doesn’t Make Sense
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will switch to a four-and-a-half-day work week on January 1, 2022, according...
The Ancient Chinese Historians Who Recorded the Truth, No Matter the Cost
In ancient China, history was considered as sacred as religion, and historians were arranged from birth...
