Because Feb. 29 is relatively rare it has become imbued with superstititions and traditions — viewed as an "extra" day. Leap Day in Irish and Scottish traditions was a day for women to propose to men instead of the other way around.

A hint of Filipino culture and tradition.

Valentine’s in San Francisco.

Chinese New Year, the biggest holiday in China’s Lunar calendar is about to take off. Thought I’d share one or one or two insights.

SOPA and PIPA, two bills proposed in congress are to be discussed on January 24th. These bills go against an american tradition dating back to the American Revolutionary War and the Navigation Acts. Intellectual property is important, but preservation of culture and maintaining the legitimacy of the government are more important.

We want to wish the King a restful leadership at last, since he now has an eligible Prince to the prestigious throne of the Kingdom of Buganda as ordained tradition.

The uniqueness of Chinese New Year in the City of Kijang, Bintan Indonesia.

Currently I am on a year long exchange in Hungary. The culture here is quite different and the language is one of the hardest in the world. Just for the sake of those who are interested in hearing the differences between certain cultures, I created this article.

Germany’s strange new years eve custom.

Whatever your plans to ring in the New Year, you can easily add a touch of Scot’s flair to your celebration.