Traditional Straw Stars are ornaments made in Germany, Scandinavia and some Eastern European countries. They are made out of natural straw with thread woven between the straw that helps hold it together. Although there are several different legends told aboutRead More →
Celtic knots, also known as endless knots, have influenced Irish art for centuries. By the third century B.C., the Celtics had control of much the European continent north of the Alp range. This included Ireland and Great Britain. When Christians,Read More →
Crokinole was created by Eckhardt Wettlaufer in 1876 in Ontario, Canada. Although there have been similar games since Ancient Egyptian times, this is definitely a Canadian game, and you can see the influences of curling in the rules and scoring.Read More →
Although fresco paintings have been found in Ancient Egyptian structures, it reached its peak during the 14th to 17th centuries during the Italian Renaissance. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, painted by Michelangelo, and The Last Supper, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, are excellentRead More →
Although fresco paintings have been found in Ancient Egyptian structures, it reached its peak during the 14th to 17th centuries during the Italian Renaissance. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, painted by Michelangelo, and The Last Supper, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, are excellentRead More →
Chinese Shuttlecock, often called Jianzi in China, is one of the Chinese national sports. The first version of the Jianzi is thought to have been created in China in the 5th century BC, although it is common throughout much ofRead More →
Carnival of Brazil (Carnaval do Brasil) is the most popular Brazilian festival held between the Friday afternoon (51 days before Easter) and Ash Wednesday at noon, which marks the beginning of Lent. The celebrations vary from town to town, butRead More →
The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia, has the world’s largest coral reef. Over 600 types of hard and soft coral make their home there. The reef provides a perfect environment for countless other marineRead More →
Because the Aborigines of Australia did not have a written language, they used pictures and icons to share ideas and tell stories. Each tribe had their own sacred rituals which they guarded, and they would draw with sticks in theRead More →
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil. On Diwali night, diyas (lamps) are lit inside and outside of homes. A traditional diya is tear shaped. Oil was poured intoRead More →
