Chinese Double 11 （双十一） is around the corner, every year on 11th November in China, it’s a very large-scale online and offline shopping festival. The Covid crisis accelerated Chinese consumers to even further shift shopping online. The Internet changed people’s lifestyles, and large E-commerce platforms,…
Updated 2022 The United States observes Veterans Day on November 11 each year. The public holiday pays homage to U.S. Armed Forces veterans. Formerly it was called Armistice Day. The date signifies the anniversary of the end of the First World War, when the Armistice…
Updated 2022 In our globalized world, it seems like finding the most diverse country in the world is becoming harder and harder. Diversity has been a hot topic for decades. Some experts argue that globalization weakens regional and local identities. Others defend that globalization only…
An expat is usually a professional who moves to another country for reasons such as advancing their skills in their area of interest or to take up a position for work within a new country. Today the Day Translations blog looks at 4 things you…
It’s always great to learn about the different celebrations that take place around the world. Our Day Translations blog heads to Canada to share with you all that we know about Canada Day. Let’s dive right in and learn more about this important celebration day. …
Who doesn’t love a good wedding? The music, company of good people, food and drinks, gifts and the celebration of a happy couple are all things that make weddings enjoyable. Every culture celebrates weddings in different ways. Each tradition is unique and beautiful and showcases…
Whether you’re running errands around town or chilling by the poolside, you probably notice people with tattoos. In the Western world especially, as the years go by, more and more people are beginning to embrace tattoos on their bodies. To some it may mean a…
‘Joyeuse Saint Valentin!’, that’s how you say ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ in French. Many people look forward to celebrating this wonderful day of love and with this in mind, our Day Translations blog takes a deeper look at French Valentine’s Day Traditions. There’s a common belief…
Since its debut in 2020, Emily in Paris, a Netflix original has won the hearts of many with its soap-opera style, and romantic comedy storyline that’s based in Paris, France. Of course, the Day Translations blog could not resist giving our two cents about this…
Maybe you’ve only been able to relate the word `midsummer’ to the famous Shakespeare play. But have you ever heard about Jani? Today we’ll give you another context to use it in. As a Multicultural company, Day Translations appreciated and loves to know more about…
The relationships humans have with death is a complicated one. And it’s something that’s evident in the way we celebrate festivals of the dead around the world. Some of humanity’s oldest rituals are burial ceremonies, and every culture has a different and special way of…
The land down under, known for its unique creatures such as the kangaroo and koala, also has its own unique folklore. Some of the tales that you’re about to read come from Aboriginal (the original people of Australia) origins while some are from European influences….
Home to more than 640 million people, Latin America is made up of South America, Middle America, and parts of the Caribbean. But we’re guessing there are some fun facts about Latin America you weren’t aware of! Because Latin America covers such a broad area,…
There’s an interesting story behind the flame filled festivals of Las Fallas. Our Day Translations blog can’t wait to ignite the fire and bring the origins and practices of this festival alive. Today we’ve landed in Spain and are traveling to Valencia, the country’s 3rd…
Digital humanities as a form of information science and scholarly communication seem to speak for themselves. In essence, the digital humanities community is something related to the humanities going digital. And that means anything within the realm of the humanities, whether it be language, history,…
Who doesn’t love a holiday filled with heart-shaped cards, balloons, chocolates, and flowers? For most countries, Valentine’s day is fast approaching and it is exciting to once again see business places and homes adorned with beautiful decorations. But how much do you know about Valentine’s…
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