Four times a year, the season officially changes. And each change is marked by a specific point known as an equinox or a solstice. One term is used for the transition from winter to spring and summer to fall, and one is used for the switch from spring to summer and fall to winter. Join us on a journey through the seasons as we break …
Kwanzaa is a celebration of pan-African culture and history that brings families together to share knowledge, traditions, and, of course, a delicious meal. Although the specifics of how each family celebrates Kwanzaa may vary, family gatherings, music, and storytelling are typical. How well do you know the language and symbols of Kwanzaa? Take our quiz to find out!
It’s that time of year again. No, we aren’t just talking about the holidays. We mean that it’s officially Hallmark holiday movie season. Each year, there’s a new lineup of cozy, festive holiday romance movies to watch while you’re sipping hot cocoa or wrapping gifts. If you’re a fan of these movies, chances are you’ve noticed that they stick to several common romance tropes, like …
It’s easy to tell when winter is coming in the parts of the world that feel the full force of the four seasons. The leaves have all come and gone from the trees, the air regularly has a distinct bite to it, and people don’t leave the house without their winter caps (and the mountains put on their winter snow caps, too). In the Northern …
What’s one of the best parts of the holiday season? Watching and re-watching classic holiday films, old and new! It’s an essential ingredient to indulging in the comfy, cozy vibes of this festive time. You may have seen some of these movies more than once, but how well do you really know them? Take our quiz to find out!
Santa Claus can’t get it all done on his own. His elf assistants in the North Pole help him make gifts for all the good children, and then his flying reindeer help him travel around the world in a single night to give them out. These reindeer are very important for the whole operation, but how well do you know them? Take our quiz to …
The Christmas season has arrived, and the signs of it are everywhere. Outside, it’s getting colder, stores are filling with people shopping for gifts, and pretty lights strung around trees and rooftops make the whole world seem magical. The holiday cheer might even spread to your phone. Thanks to emoji, there’s a way to send your nearest and dearest a little bit of the holiday …
Many people wouldn’t dream of starting their morning without a cup of coffee. If you’re not a coffee connoisseur, you may be wondering what makes an espresso and a cappuccino different from a regular cup of coffee. In this article, we’ll brew up an explanation of how espresso differs from coffee and how a cappuccino is different from an espresso. The word coffee is used …
After a long winter day, there’s nothing better than kicking back on the sofa with a warm drink while the snow falls (and then falls some more, and some more). Looking for something new to add to your hot drink repertoire? Here are some warm and tasty winter drinks from around the world. Let’s start with the one in the headline, straight from Sweden. Glögg …
Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, but with so many wonderful holiday dishes, it could also earn the title “Festival of Food.” Around the world, Jewish communities celebrate the holiday with all kinds of delicious food. How well do you know the panoply of Hanukkah delicacies? Take our quiz to find out!
Hello there, reader. We have a sneaking suspicion that because you’re here today, you may enjoy reading books… And that’s great, because we love books, too! Of course, the only thing better than buying a new book for yourself is buying a book for your favorite book lover. But which books make great gifts? We’ve gathered together a shopping list of some books that will …
Love them or hate them, during the holiday season certain songs are unavoidable. You hear them on the radio, while out shopping for presents, and all over town. You’ve probably heard these songs so many times that you think you know their lyrics by heart… but do you? Holiday songs have some unusual vocabulary that we don’t often use in everyday life. This can lead …