What Does It Mean to Be a Fan?
Many of us describe ourselves as ‘fans’ of something, whether it be a book, movie, TV show, sports team, or YouTube channel. But what does it actually mean to be […]
How to Celebrate Christmas During COVID-19
2020 may be the only year in living memory when we’ve had to spell ‘happy’ with the letters ‘PPE’ at the end. But that doesn’t mean that Christmas time during […]
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving During COVID-19
Thanksgiving will be celebrated differently this year given the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC, the Center for Disease Control and Protection, has advised Americans “to consider how your holiday plans can […]
Unusual St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
With St. Patrick’s Day almost upon us, the usual Irish-themed traditions are out in force. There’s the wearing of green, the pinching of those not wearing green, and there are […]
International Business Etiquette
Forging strong business relationships is important, but it’s also challenging. There’s the relentless pressure to impress, the back-and-forth of price and salary negotiations, and the drawn-out process of composing contracts, […]
Christmas Traditions and Their Origins
There’s no disputing the fact that Christmas, the season of goodwill, is by now a sociocultural phenomenon. It’s positively brimming with colorful décor, jubilant carols, and grin-inducing holiday cards, all […]
Gifts for Beer Lovers
Who doesn’t love sitting down with a cold beer on the weekend, savoring its aroma and taste while watching the game or chatting with friends? Being that the recipe for […]
Gifts for Movie Lovers
Let’s set the scene: there’s a movie fan or film buff in your life, and short of buying them their own clapperboard, projector, and director’s chair, you’ve run out of […]
The Origins of Halloween
Alongside Christmas and Thanksgiving, Halloween ranks as one of the biggest holidays in the U.S. In fact, for many people, Halloween is “the” holiday, with some surveys indicating that Halloween […]
Study Techniques to Help You Ace Exams and Finals
It’s that time of year again. Thousands of students across the country will once more descend upon college campuses, ready to choose electives, write assignments, and undertake exams. However, some […]