Traditions/Customs
In many Latin American countries, this celebration marks a girl’s 15th birthday and her transition into womanhood.
quinceañera
This is the most widely spoken language in the world by native speakers
Mandarin Chinese
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, this holiday is known for parades, turkey, and giving thanks.
Thanksgiving
This dessert from France features a crisp meringue shell, creamy filling, and comes in all sorts of colors.
Macaron
This genre of music, with artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, is one of the most popular in the U.S.
Pop
In the majority of Eurasia (Europe and Asia), it is customary to do this before you enter a house.
Take off shoes
This language gave us words like "kindergarten" and "doppelganger". We also get some foreign exchange students who speak this language.
German
Celebrated in November, this holiday honors deceased loved ones with ofrendas, marigolds, and food.
Dia de Muertos
Often served with soy sauce and wasabi, this dish features vinegared rice and raw or cooked seafood.
sushi
This genre has become a global sensation with groups like BTS and BLACKPINK.
K-pop
In Scottish weddings, it’s traditional for the groom to wear this knee-length garment made of tartan fabric.
Kilt
This Romance language, deriving from Vulgar Latin, is the official language of 20 countries.
Spanish
Known as the Festival of Lights, this religious holiday is celebrated by lighting candles on a menorah over eight days.
Hanukkah
This noodle soup typically made with beef or chicken, rice noodle, fresh herbs, and a savory broth, is often enjoyed as a breakfast dish (although not commonly in the US).
Pho
Originating in New Orleans in the early 20th century, this American music genre blends blues, ragtime, and improvisation. It rose in popularity due to legends like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
Jazz
In China, during the Lunar New Year, elders give envelopes filled with money to children for good luck. These envelopes are called this.
Red envelopes (hongbao)
This language is commonly spoken in Guatemala and parts of Mexico. It's a Mayan language.
Mam
Also known as the Spring Festival, this holiday is celebrated with red decorations, dragon dances, and fireworks.
Chinese New Year
This South Asian dish, known for its creamy tomato-based sauce and aromatic spices, is a popular Indian export commonly eaten with naan or rice.
Butter Chicken (chicken tikka masala)
This traditional style of Mexican music features violins, trumpets, guitars, and singers in charro outfits.
Mariachi
In many Asian cultures, this common gesture is considered rude or disrespectful when directed at people.
pointing
ASL
This Indian festival is often referred to as the "Festival of Lights" and celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Diwali
This frozen dessert is often mistaken for ice cream but has less air, more intense flavor, and a smoother, denser texture.
Gelato
This genre of Latin American music, originally from the Dominican Republic, features fast-paced rhythms and is often danced in a lively partner style.
Merengue