Maria Kunar
Maria is a writer covering holidays and traditions from around the world, helping readers celebrate and understand cultural customs.
Writer for Holidays and Traditions
Who Celebrates October Thanksgiving?
1. Canadian Thanksgiving is in October—and on a Monday. That’s right! Canadian Thanksgiving happens a full month and a half before American Thanksgiving What country celebrates Thanksgivin...
Why Is The Sistine Chapel Ceiling So Important?
As the pope’s own chapel, the Sistine Chapel is the site of the principal papal ceremonies and is used by the Sacred College of Cardinals for their election of a new pop when there is a vacan...
Which Country See The Sunrise First?
What part of the world is the first to say hello to the morning sun? It’s right here in New Zealand . The East Cape, north of Gisborne on the North Island, is the first place on Earth to witn...
Where Does The Guinea Worm Live?
The guinea worm, a parasite of humans, is found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa and in the West Indies and tropical South America . Where is the guinea worm found? When The Carte...
When Was The Glasgow Concert Hall Built?
Built in 1990 for Glasgow’s reign as European City of Culture, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is situated at the top of Buchanan Street – Glasgow’s main shopping thoroughfare. When was Gla...
What Was The Chinese Flag Before 1949?
The Chinese flag was first hoisted on October 1st 1949 on the occasion of the founding of the PRC, People’s Republic of China. Before then, the previous flag of China was the “Yellow Dragon Flag...
When Was Orthodox Easter 2011?
Year Western Eastern 2010 April 4 2011 April 24 2012 April 8 April 15 2013 March 31 May 5 What day was Easter S...
Which President Gave The Shortest Inaugural Speech How Long Was It?
George Washington’s second inaugural address remains the shortest ever delivered, at just 135 words. How long was the longest inaugural speech? Harrison delivered the longest inaugural address...
What Is The Day In Lent Recalling Jesus Death?
Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and festivities. Whereas Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after his death on the cross, Lent recalls the events leading up to and including J...
When Should You Display A Visual Aid?
When delivering a speech, you should display visual aids only while discussing them . One advantage of using video in a speech is that it involves less work than other kinds of visual aids. W...