Tag: holiday

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La Tomatina 2026: Spain's Tomato-Throwing Festival

La Tomatina 2026: Spain's Tomato-Throwing Festival

Learn what La Tomatina is, when the 2026 tomato festival takes place, how it began in Buñol, what happens on the day, and which Spanish phrases travelers can use.

7/28/2026
Naadam Festival: Mongolia's Three Games of the Steppe

Naadam Festival: Mongolia's Three Games of the Steppe

Naadam turns wrestling, cross-country horse racing, and archery into Mongolia's biggest July celebration. Learn how the three games work and what they mean.

7/13/2026
Qixi Festival: The Night of Sevens and the Love Story Across the Milky Way

Qixi Festival: The Night of Sevens and the Love Story Across the Milky Way

Qixi Festival falls on August 19 in 2026. Learn why it is called the Night of Sevens, how the Cowherd and Weaver Girl story shaped the holiday, and what Qixi means across East Asia.

7/2/2026
Bastille Day: The Prison Raid That Became France's National Holiday

Bastille Day: The Prison Raid That Became France's National Holiday

Bastille Day marks France's national day on July 14. Learn why the fall of a prison became a revolutionary symbol, how France celebrates today, and what French phrases actually fit the holiday.

6/23/2026
Father's Day Around the World: Traditions and Greetings in 35+ Languages

Father's Day Around the World: Traditions and Greetings in 35+ Languages

Learn the origin story of Father's Day, how 7 countries celebrate it differently, and how to wish Happy Father's Day in over 35 languages.

6/16/2026
Dragon Boat Festival: The Holiday That Started with a Poet's Death

Dragon Boat Festival: The Holiday That Started with a Poet's Death

When is Duanwu 2026? Why zongzi and dragon boat racing? And should you say 快乐 or 安康? A complete guide to the Dragon Boat Festival.

6/14/2026
Eid al-Adha: Islam's Holiday of Sacrifice and Sharing

Eid al-Adha: Islam's Holiday of Sacrifice and Sharing

Eid al-Adha 2026 falls on May 27. Learn the story of Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice, how Muslims worldwide celebrate, and how to say Eid Mubarak in 7 languages.

5/27/2026