Let’s embark on a culinary journey around the globe as we explore the diverse and fascinating ways in which different cultures celebrate Christmas through their unique festive feasts.
Christmas Dinners Around the World
Why is Black Friday called Black Friday?
The day’s name originated in Philadelphia, where it originally was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic which would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Use of the term started before 1961 and began to see broader use outside Philadelphia around 1975. Later an alternative explanation was made: that retailers traditionally operated… Read More
How Bilingualism Influences Color Perception
Summary: Researchers discovered that the way we perceive and describe colors is influenced by the languages we speak. In a study with the Tsimane’ society from the Bolivian Amazon, bilingual individuals who learned Spanish as a second language began distinguishing colors differently than monolingual Tsimane’ speakers. Notably, bilingual Tsimane’ individuals started using separate words for blue… Read More
Halloween 2023: a whopping U$12.2B spending! Sales, Stats, Trends, and even Costume Choices!
Anticipation is high for the spookiest night of the year. Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans plan to take part in the festivities this October, putting Halloween participation rates on par with pre-pandemic levels. Not only do people intend to come out in droves, but they’re going all out by spending more on candy, costumes, decorations, and… Read More
Hands: our common humanity
A call for unity and peace that emphasizes our common humanity. Sarah Kay’s poem “Hands” conveys a positive message to the world by celebrating the power and importance of hands in human connections and interactions. Hands are tools that can hold, create, and express how people navigate life and express love and care. The means… Read More
The (Awful) Truth Behind Fairy Tales
In times where we can’t figure out anymore what is real and what is hidden from the general public, where images and information are manipulated for “a common good,” but where inevitably such “common good” only benefits few, I can’t think of a better analogy than a fairy tale. The opening paragraph of “once upon… Read More
Overcoming Resume Misunderstandings in AI Hiring Filters
In the modern job market, the initial reviewer of a job candidate’s application is often an automated system rather than a human. Shockingly, data from 2019 revealed that three-quarters of resumes never reach human eyes. Additionally, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission estimated that 83% of employers, including 99% of Fortune 500 companies, use AI-driven automation… Read More
The Inspiring Story of the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders
In a world that often forgets, they found a way to remember joy. Join us on a journey to Tokyo, Japan, where a remarkable restaurant called the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders is rewriting the rules of inclusivity and redefining the power of human connection. This heartwarming video by @nealfoard introduces us to Shiro Oguni, the… Read More
Ho ho ho! The Legend of Santa Claus
Nicholas was born to a wealthy Christian family in Patara in around 280 AD. The place is near Myra in modern-day Turkey. He was so kind and pious that he helped anyone who came his way and soon many legends about his good deeds became popular. Later, he became the Bishop of Myra. He had… Read More
And the Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year 2022 goes to ‘Gaslighting’
People suffering from long Covid took up the term “medical gaslighting” to describe the medical establishment’s inappropriate dismissal of their symptoms. The word can also be used to describe individuals across contexts, from romantic partners to politicians. The dictionary offers two definitions for the term. The first describes it as “psychological manipulation of a person usually… Read More
