Social Culture & Traditions

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Origins, Meaning, and Traditions of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán)

Tết Nguyên Đán is the most significant festival in Vietnam, deeply rooted in the nation’s culture, customs, and traditions. Origins of Tết Nguyên Đán According to historical records, the origins of Tết Nguyên Đán trace back to the reign of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in ancient China, around […]

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The Six-Hour Transition: How the White House Staff Swiftly Moves One President Out and Another In on Inauguration Day

The peaceful transfer of power is one of the defining characteristics of American democracy. Every four years on January 20th, the nation witnesses the ceremonial transition of presidential leadership during the inauguration. While much attention is given to the public pageantry—the swearing-in ceremony, inaugural parade, and address—behind the scenes, an […]

Social Culture & Traditions

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Here’s to a New Year filled with laughter, adventure, and cherished moments! To our incredible community of seasoned travelers and life’s cheerleaders: may your days sparkle like your stories and your support for one another grow stronger than ever. Cheers to more journeys, joy, and just the right amount of […]

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Halloween

Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a pagan celebration marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts, who lived around 2,000 years ago in the regions of modern-day Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, believed that the boundary […]