Chinese New Year – 1 February 2022

The holiday that’s celebrated by almost two billion people across the world, also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, is upon us! The holiday has a longstanding connection to the moon. Mainly observed in multiple countries in east Asia, the holiday is filled with rich culture and tradition that […]

Couronne de l’Avent

Selon certaines sources, la couronne de l’Avent est une tradition pré-chrétienne issue d’Allemagne. Elle devient chrétienne dès le XVIème siècle. Depuis 1860, l’année où est née officiellement la couronne de l’Avent, on utilise des branches de sapin; depuis le début du  XXe siècle, elle est devenue en Allemagne une des traditions […]

Advent wreath

In Catholic churches, the most popular colours for the Advent candles are violet and rose, corresponding with the colors of the liturgical vestments for the Sundays of Advent. In the Western church, Violet is the historic liturgical color for three of the four Sundays of Advent: Violet is the traditional […]