Monthly Archives: January 2009

Welcoming in the Year of the Ox: Chinese New Year in 2009

Post written by Li, a United Planet Team member I have always loved celebrating Chinese New Year, despite the fact that I am far away from home. It brings back…

Happy Birthday your Majesty

Post written by Katherine, a United Planet Team member The Queen has two birthdays. The present Queen was born on April 21, 1926. She celebrates this day privately, but then…

Tibetan Traditional Wedding

Post written by Caiya, United Planet Team member Weddings are very sacred and inviolable ceremonies in nations the world over. They give insight into a country’s national traditions, customs and…

Holidays in Turkey

Post written by Elif, United Planet Team member. In Turkey, we celebrate New Year’s but not Christmas. We only have one day of holiday for New Year’s Day. However, shops…

New Year’s Dishes Osechi

Post written by Kumi, United Planet team member My childhood memories of the end of a year are always associated with preparing Osechi with my mother. She would spend day…