Sankranti

Learn about Sankranti— the harvest festival in India!

Reflections on Orientalism and Diversity in America

This week's Al Jazeera video brought several issues into focus for us—namely the detrimental effects of Orientalism, the pervasiveness of Western media, and the need for progress. 

Samhain + Magosto = Samagosto

Samhain, similar to our Halloween and the Mexican Día de los muertos celebrations, and Magosto, Chestnut Day, are two important and fun traditional Galician celebrations. Learn about them here!

Turn Up at the Temple

As Chinese New Year approaches, I've encountered new opportunities to learn about what the country's holidays and traditions mean to its citizens.

The Bridge Over el Rio Tarcoles

This field note is about one of my favorite Latin American animals: the American crocodile or crocodylus acutus!!

San Mateo: A Festival of Grapes

Read to learn more about San Mateo? It is a festival that occurs in Logroño every September. It celebrates the harvest of the grapes!

Tu B’Shvat - A New Jewish Tradition I Discovered Here

This past week I had the unique opportunity to celebrate the tradition of Tu B’Shvat with Americans and Israelis in Rehovot and the West Bank.

El Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos

El Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos is the most important and beloved holiday in Spain. I am glad I had the opportunity to learn and participate in such an special day.

Getting Ready for the Lunar New Year!

Let me tell you a little about the most important holiday of the year in China. It's the Lunar New Year, and everyone is looking forward to eating lots of food with their family!

Gearing up for a Ger!

People across the world live in different kinds of houses. Mongolians have a long history of nomadism, so their homes are made to travel with them. What kind of home would you like to live in? 

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