A Traditional Outdoor Food Market

Viktualien Markt in München, Germany Anonymous from Germany Germany has some very nice markets all over the country as well as all year round. For example, Munich (München) has a great market place near the Town Hall. That market is called Viktualien Markt. I have known this market for a very long time, but I have never … Read more

A World of Food – International Recipes

Market places International market places—indoor and outdoor—traditional and modern Global tastes A variety of foods from around the globe provide new tastes and eating adventures Viktualien Markt is in München, Germany and offer excellent food. Check it out! The tortilla Espanola is a favorite in Spain. Find the recipe here! Street Food Worldwide Food Stands are popular in every … Read more

Celebrating Valentine’s Day Internationally

International students explain how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in their countries, reflect on how romance differs in countries, tell a story about meeting a husband-to-be, and share Valentine’s Day poems. Some ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day in Mexico In the U.S., tiny candy hearts with Valentine’s Day messages are popular. On Valentine’s Day in the … Read more

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Taiwan

In Taiwan, we celebrate Valentine’s Day of February 14th, but besides February 14th, we have a special Valentine’s Day on July 7th of the lunar calendar. This special day comes from a Chinese fairy tale from a long time ago. Both of these Valentine’s Days are important in my country. When these days arrive, flowers … Read more

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Korea

Valentine’s Day is on February 14 in Korea. On that day, many girls and young women give candies to their boyfriends. There is another special day like Valentine’s Day in Korea. We call that day ‘White Day.” White Day is on March 14. It is just the contrary of Valentine’s Day. Many boys and young … Read more

Different Concepts of Romance: America & Traditional Japan

Noriko Watanabe says that Americans plan romantic activities; whereas, Japanese do not. There are many different concepts of romance between Americans and traditional Japanese. There are different ways in which they show their affections, such as by giving gifts, creating romantic situations and planning romantic activities. First, Americans often present gifts to their lovers in … Read more

The Different Romantic Styles of Americans and Chinese

Hsiu-Mei Yen feels that Americans and Chinese express themselves romantically in very different ways. There are a lot of differences between Americans and Chinese in romance. The main differences are in physical actions and oral expression. In physical actions, Americans are ardent. They show their passion by hugging each other when they meet together. In … Read more

Learning about Valentine’s Day

Shen Yu discovered Valentine’s Day in America, is very different from in China. Shen Yu from China February 14th was Valentine’s Day. In America, this day is very different from in China. In China, it is only boyfriend’s and girlfriend’s day, but my teacher and my friends in America told me that Valentine’s Day is … Read more