You may know that "Cinco de Mayo" means "Fifth of May" in English, but did you ever wonder what's so special about this day and why U.S. Americans celebrate it? Read on...
April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries, usually on April 1. Read on...
Easter, also called Pascha, is the most important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion around AD 33. Read on...
December 31, 2007 is fast approaching. As students and scholars scramble to plan their exciting New Year’s celebration, many of us know we may end up sitting on our sofas watching the New Years Eve celebration in New York City’s Times Square. Read on...
Muslims across the world celebrate Ramadan, which began this year on September 13, 2007. Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar. Learn more about this holiest of months here. Read on...
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Pueblo. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power and a victory for the Mexican people. Read on...
April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries, usually on April 1. Read on...
International Women's Day (March 8) is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. Read on...
February marks the beginning of Black History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. Black History Month pays tribute to inspirational African Americans from the past, as well as those who will continue to make history well into the future. Read on...
Are you looking for a way to meet people in the Atlanta community? Are you a person who enjoys teaching others about your country while learning from them as well? Read on...
Kwanzaa is an African American cultural celebration initiated in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor at the California State University, Long Beach, California. Read on...
This year Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 23, 2006. Celebrations surrounding the autumn harvest have continued throughout history, and many modern cultures have set aside a specific day to give thanks. Read on...
Highlight on fundraising for the Daw Gyi & Daw Nge orphanage organized by international scholar, Dr. Minn Minn Soe from Burma and Dr. Kevin Sullivan from USA Read on...
