Now rúz – Persian New Year. March 20th. 2023.
Naw Rúz is rooted in Zoroastrianism, an ancient Persian religion that believed in one God, creator of the universe and that predates Christianity and Islam. Ever since I was a little girl I have been...
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February Tips and Reflections
Today, when we talked about regional cuisines, we are talking about thousand year old techniques and 500 year old ingredients that go back to the “Colombian Exchange” in the 1500s. That exchange made it possible...
Irish Folklore, Myths and Legends
kings, warriors, fairy queens, elves and magical creatures are the main characters in Irish Myths and Legends. Real people, Spirits. A mixture of Pagan and Christian symbols make an interesting reading that I hope you...
“Chúc Mừng Năm Mới” – Happy Vietnamese New Year!
In Vietnamese, it is called “Tet – or “Tết Nguyên Đán” which means “The First Morning” and it lasts 15 days. This year it is the Year of the Cat , and It goes from...