Advent in Denmark…the countdown begins!
I love the idea of advent calendar candles to count down the days until Christmas (or Jul in Danish). Taking a moment out of every day to light the corresponding […]
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Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe: Paying Tribute to the Queen of Mexico
*Article with more photos can be seen on MEXCONNECT. She is known by many names: The Mestiza Madonna; La Virgen Ranchera; The Empress of the Americas; Mystical Rose; the list […]
May Peace Prevail on Earth: Peace Poles
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein Created in Japan in 1955, markers known as Peace Poles have become international symbols […]
Happy Pepero Day
South Korea is a land where new fads and trends easily catch fire and spread overnight. The younger generations love anything cute or funny, and quirky unofficial holidays are all […]
The Bewitching City of Salem, Massachusetts
Think of witches and the town of Salem might come to mind. It did for me, and because I have a fascination for anything mysterious, I made sure to head over […]
Death Becomes Her: Leading Ladies of Day of the Dead
One of my favourite holidays, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a wonderfully chaotic mix of colours, emotions, and beliefs. It is a humour-filled celebration of ‘la […]
Device to Root Out Evil
Created by New York artist Dennis Oppenheim, this topsy-turvy church titled ‘Device to Root Out Evil’ was first showcased at the 1997 Biennale art fair in Venice. The 25 foot […]
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