Easter in Finland

Back view of kids outdoors dressed for Easter traditional celebration in Finland Today we asked one of our Finnish teachers to share how the Finns celebrate Easter and to tell…

Semla: The Swedish treat

Our native Swedish teacher told us about one of their sweet treats: “I was surprised when I saw “Képviselő fánk” for the first time, as they looked like the Swedish…

Japanese Valentine’s Day

We asked one of our Japanese teachers about the Japanese Valentine’s Day. "What makes Japanese Valentine's Day so special? In Japan, on 14 February, it is not the men who…

Carnival of Basel

We asked one of our German teachers about some interesting carnival customs in German-speaking regions. "I would like to highlight the carnival of Basel. The celebration lasts for 3 days…

Pancake Day

Today we asked one of our English teachers about some interesting English traditions. “Due to its topicality, I would like to highlight the beloved Pancake Day. Pancake Day, also known…

International Mountain Day

"The theme of this year's International Mountain Day (IMD) on 11 December will be sustainable mountain tourism…It is a way to preserve the natural, cultural and spiritual heritage, to promote…

Human Rights Day

"Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR…