Information About the Christkindlmarkt: Munich's Christmas Market
If you’re going to be in Germany between Thanksgiving and Christmas, don’t miss the Christkindlmart, or Christmas Market, in Munich.
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Does Language Matter in Times of Financial Crisis? Part 1: Early US History
The phenomenon of cultural reactions to language is clearly in play in the history of the financial boom & bust crises marking U.S. history, from …
Continue ReadingCane Toads: Environmental Lesson Plan For ESL Learners
Cane toads are a devastating pest causing havoc to Australian wildlife in the north. But determined groups of locals are getting together to stop …
Continue ReadingHow to Get Started in Developing Cultures for a Virtual World: Part II of III on Creating Virtual Worlds & Cultures
The first step in creating cultures for online virtual worlds involves learning how to identify elements of real life cultures and then looking at …
Continue ReadingCelebrating Christmas in Canada, Traditional French & English Customs and More!
The Christmas traditions of Canada are inherited from England and France, primarily, but also include the German tradition of the Christmas tree, …
Continue ReadingChristmas in the Philippines
The Republic of the Philippines is the only country in Asia where Christians are the majority. Catholicism came from Spain in the late 1500s and while …
Continue ReadingAustralia- Education When You Live too Far Away to Commute to School
Imagine living in a place where the distances are so vast you can’t drive to your local school. Education is an essential, but how do you do it …
Continue ReadingChristmas in the Southwest - Christmas Traditions & Celebrations Series
The Southwestern region of the United States is a blend of cultures, perhaps more fused than in any other part of the country. The landscape and …
Continue ReadingLearn about Traditions in Christmas in Denmark
If your favorite holiday is Christmas, you’re Danish at heart. It is the most popular holiday in the country and one that is celebrated for …
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