Valentine’s Day has not always been a day of love. Its origins have scholars scratching their heads. Some say, the day commemorates the death of a priest, who was later sainted. At the time, Valentine was a very popular name shared by a priest, who secretly married young couples despite a decree by Emperor Claudius […] Continue
Beyond the big-name holidays like Valentine’s Day and Groundhog Day, February offers a treasure trove of lesser-known celebrations that can open new doors for creative e-commerce campaigns. Are you ready to seize these hidden opportunities? Continue
The Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. It has influenced similar celebrations in other cultures, commonly referred to collectively as Lunar New Year, such as among the Losar of Tibet, the Tết of Vietnam, the Seollal of Korea, as well as the Shōgatsu and the Ryukyu of Japan. […] Continue
The history of celebrating the new year goes back to Babylonian times. However, how we celebrate this auspicious date has changed and evolved over the past 4000-odd years, with celebrations differing from country to country, and from continent to continent. Let’s take a look at some weird and wonderful ways to welcome new beginnings! Continue
