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15 Reasons Why Everyone Should Experience a Passover Seder at Least Once

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Redemption is awesome. Which is why everyone should bear witness to the ritual made famous by Jews around the world for centuries that celebrates a people’s redemption from slavery into freedom. According to Time “The Freedom Seder emerged…
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What Benito Juárez & Abraham Lincoln Had in Common

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Juárez is one of Mexico's greatest and most inspiring figures. In his memory, the third Monday of March is observed as a Federal holiday: El Día de Benito Juárez. It is similar to President’s Day, observed in the…
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Visually Speaking: 10 Reasons Why Graffiti Artists are Great for Communities

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Graffiti artists have been around ever since there were walls and things to draw or paint with—so, forever really. Murals are a more refined and planned out version of graffiti art and have historically been a much more accepted form of…
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The Chinese New Year Celebration: 10 Facts About its History & Meaning

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This year's Chinese New Year celebration starts on February 19 and lasts until March 5 but preparations for China's biggest holiday began two weeks ago on the first. Also known as Spring Festival, this is the busiest travel time and the longest…
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15 Facts About Mardis Gras Traditions and History

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If you’re headed to Mardi Gras this year in New Orleans you probably already know that the  most popular time to visit is the extended weekend beforehand  (February 13- 17). Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday (February 17)” is actually the…

Groundhog Day History Facts—Why Does it Matter Again?

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Raise your hand if the words Groundhog Day make you think of Bill Murray. But no one ever really talks about Groundhog Day history facts. As much as we love the 1993 flick  that gives new meaning to the term deja vu, we've been wondering…
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World Kitchen: 6 International Food Recipes You Can Actually Tackle

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Life can be pretty boring if you stick to your usual routine and never expand your experiences beyond the basic. And that applies to your dining habits as well, so let us be grateful for international food recipes. It's time to leave your…
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Cuba Libre: How to Win at Visiting Cuba

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Don’t head to your nearest airport and expect to catch a commercial flight to Cuba just yet.  While President Obama’s order to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba finally lifted the curtain of tourist possibilities to the island, plenty…
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All Lives Matter: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes

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UPDATED: August 1st, 2016  Words are powerful, especially those that comprise so many of the famous Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. Currently our nation is experiencing trying times as people from coast to coast deal with loss, violence,…