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Facts about how Easter is celebrated around the world

Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Easter

When you think of Easter, does it bring up images of chocolate bunnies, pastel-colored eggs, sweet marshmallow candy, or all of the above? Or maybe it brings to mind something completely different? Depending on where or how you grew up, you may not even recognize any of these Easter traditions.

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6 foods that are custom to eat during Chinese New Year

6 Lucky Treats For Chinese New Year

For westerners, the new year begins on January 1st with champagne and the ball drop. However, this is not the case for many. This year Lunar new year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, began on January 25th, making 2020 the year of the rat. With this new year, comes another set of traditions and customs complete with firecrackers and fireworks. 

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Shows how sake is made and traditions involving it in Japan

The Complete Guide To Japanese Sake

If you’ve ever eaten at a Japanese restaurant, there’s a very good chance that sake was on the beverage menu. Once made in temples and shrines, it is pronounced “sah-kee”. It is a traditional Japanese drink made from fermented rice. It is often referred to as rice wine, but typically has a higher alcohol content than wine, ranging anywhere from 15%-20%. 

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