Making Thanksgiving Our Own
Thanksgiving has evolved beyond its origins. Read community stories on special meanings and unique traditions across families.
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Passing Down What Matters
Christa Ovenel from Death's Apprentice shares how we can plan in life to help ensure legacy during end of life planning.
6 Superstitions & Beliefs from Around the World
A Roundup of superstitions from around the world - beliefs and practices that invite both good and bad fortune.
Keeping Traditions Alive
Miguel Ramos-Esquivel is a father with Mexican & Lebanese roots who happily passes his Hispanic heritage, traditions, and food to his kids.
Cultural Storytellers
Authors, poets, and writers who tell stories of culture and heritage, including Rupi Kaur, Amanda Gorman, Chen Chen, Edgar Gomez, and more
Traditional Birthing and Postpartum
Across cultures and for generations there have been traditions, rituals, and recipes used to help new mothers in pregnancy and after birth.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrating the moon and harvest. Festival History & Legend Also known as the Moon Festival and the Mooncake Festival, the Mid-Autumn...
Musical Instruments of the World
Music is a special language of its own. We look at different instruments from cultures around the world.
World In A Box
Darya Yatskova, a citizen of the world and a tradition lover found her calling to help children explore the wider world with World In A Box
Home Decor from Around the World
From figurines to cozy comfort items, find beauty in all kinds of homes. We explored different decor methods from around the world.
Conversation Starters for Summer Get Togethers
Tips and questions to ask to have more meaningful conversations during summer get together, family reunions, and BBQs.
Giving Words to Stories
On a journey to heal herself and the next generation, Harmony Johnston has rekindled this connection to her roots, and reclaimed it.
Power of Roots: Singing Our Stories
Angel City Chorale's next show, Roots, asks “Where did we come from? What roots us now? And where will we go from here?”
Kids & Culture
Helping kids explore and value their heritage is important. Cultural connections provide a sense of belonging, understanding, and caring.
Third Culture Kids
Third culture kids are those raised by parents who are from a different homeland than where they currently reside.
Appreciating Culture in Movies
A round-up of movies across cultures, genres, and decades.
Celebrating Culture in the Kitchen
How a ‘made from scratch’ Toronto restaurant is preserving traditional Mexican cuisine.
The Power of a Name
The act and experience of living into and owning your given name. Contradictory thought suggests that we in fact live in a society that...
What Shapes Us
Mark Smyka recalls his father's story, including his experience in World War II, and how the dislocation of war impacted his family.
A Balance Between Influences
An artist shines a light on the Muslim community. April is Ramadan, a holy month with a rich history that millions of Muslims worldwide...
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