Anti riot police officers stand guard blocking the route to protesters as Union members march during Labor Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) “We want to express our solidarity with students in the United States, who are facing great repr...
Many countries including Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Nigeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, China, Singapore, and the Philippines commemorate May 1 as Labour/Labor Day to honor native workers. May Day Worksheets This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need ...
Celebrations go back to ancient times when Greeks and Romans held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele. However, the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday stands as the modern precursor. This European tradition fell on the fourth Sunday in Lent. Many believed ...
In Bohol, calamay is commonly enjoyed during special occasions and festivities. It is often given as a gift or pasalubong to friends and relatives. It is also a popular treat during fiestas and celebrations, where it is shared and enjoyed by the community. If you have the opportunity to vis...
There we were able to do some laundry and take in the remaining celebrations of the Chinese New Year, while enjoying a waterfront light show that is quite spectacular (and they put on every night!). The next day we jetted off to Garang Mulu National Park, which is so remote that the ...
Amazingly, this nifty holiday fell out of favor around 1500 along with its sister feast, the Feast of Fools. Apparently some thought the titles and actions of these two celebrations were less than “Christian.” Perhaps they should bring this particular feast back and give people a valid excuse...