This year, April showers us with some important holidays. Without a doubt, Easter dominates the month. It’s nine days earlier than it was last year, though if you celebrate Orthodox Easter you will have almost another month. The reasons for the shifting dates are covered below. Other notable festivals this month are the Solar New […]
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It’s the National Day of Greece today, marking the uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1821. This year, official celebrations are canceled due to Coronavirus. You can still celebrate this National Day with this tasty fish dish that has become synonymous with Greece Independence. March 25th always falls during Lent when eating meat and fish […]
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Ireland is probably more well known for its drinks than its food. In the north of Ireland, the national dish is the Ulster Fry. That’s fried bacon, sausages, fried egg and a bit of potato bread and soda bread farls. Though the quality of Irish bacon and sausages shouldn’t be under-estimated, it’s the breads that […]
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On March 17th, over 450 landmarks around the world turn green to mark St. Patrick’s Day. It won’t take place this year due to the energy crisis, but we can still celebrate virtually. In this short quiz, we look at how landmarks are used to mark important holidays and festivals. Happy Holidays to Hue! We […]
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