Holidays
Yuletide Around the Globe: 9 Holiday Traditions
In last year’s holiday column, I wrote about one memorable customs, cuisines, traditions, and practices in my Louisiana Creole home culture of New Orleans.
How to Avoid Appropriating Cultures this Halloween
For the ignorant, Halloween can also be a night of insensitivity and cultural appropriation.
Jewish Holiday of Sukkot Begins a Week of Rejoicing
The Jewish holiday Sukkot takes place from Saturday, September 30 and ends Friday, October 6, 2023, a rejoicing of acceptance and inclusion that spreads across Jewish communities all over the world.
Earth Day: Powerful Ways To Encourage Global Conservation
Let’s talk about the planet Earth. Whether one has traveled across the world for most of their life, remained in one place or somewhere in between, Earth has always been humanity’s home.  Of all the planets in our solar system, […]
‘Tis the Season of Réveillon: My Cultural Holiday Tradition
Like many in the U.S., I have been watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies. Yes, I readily admit I am among the millions who tune into these formulaic films, especially now that they and other networks are introducing more BIPOC characters […]
Culturs Editor Doni Aldine on How To Do Holiday Shopping with Intention
Take care of you so you can take care of others. That was Culturs Magazine’s own Doni Aldine, who was featured on the “Healthy Sexy Nutrition with Michelle Fox” podcast this month! Aldine talks about why certain food is safer […]
Oktoberfest: Germany vs. United States
Oktoberfest is an annual German tradition that aims to celebrate their culture. There are so many factors that go into creating this cultural experience; for instance, clothing, beverages, food, music, et cetera. People of German descent live all around the […]
Lauren Gale: A Canadian International Finding Her Way in an Unfamiliar, Not-So-Much-Guaranteed Home — Part 3 of 3
Lauren Gale grew up spending half of her life in Canada and the rest in the United States. While many people might say the two countries have few differences in comparison, she would beg to differ. Cultural differences Lauren has […]