2020 is about to close, and many people are staying optimistic that the coming year will be better, not only because it is 2021, but also because the number 1 symbolizes a fresh beginning, like starting from the bottom with renewed hope. The COVID-19 pandemic is still...
The celebration of Christmas this year is going to be very different. With the pandemic still around us, many restrictions are still in place. Travel is still restricted, social gatherings are controlled, and physical distancing is still enforced. So, people are left...
On Saturday, October 24, the world will once again celebrate United Nations Day. The celebration of United Nations Day 2020 is a special one because it marks the international organization’s 75th anniversary. According to the UN website, the theme this year...
A dictionary is an important tool for learners and professionals. It’s a book that everyone should have at work and at home. A dictionary helps you know the proper spelling of words, pronunciation, and parts of speech. It helps you with grammar, proper use of...
Columbus Day marks the day Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived on the shores of the Americas on October 12, 1492. As early as the 18th century, it was unofficially celebrated in several cities and states in the U.S., but it was only in 1937 that it became a...
As soon as Sukkot ends, our Jewish friends will be celebrating Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah from the evening of October 9 until the evening of October 11. Shemini Atzeret translates into the “Eighth Day of Assembly” and Simchat Torah is...
