Pumpkin festival

Wonderful pumpkin festivals (Kürbisfest) await you in German-speaking regions until the end of October! There, you can explore countless varieties of pumpkins, and culinary enthusiasts can choose from a wide…

Swedish “cosy Friday”

Our Swedish teacher told us about another interesting fact, which is about the concept of "Fredagsmys", or Swedish "cosy Friday".Fredagsmys is about embracing a softer end to the working week,…

Easter in Finland

Back view of kids outdoors dressed for Easter traditional celebration in Finland Today we asked one of our Finnish teachers to share how the Finns celebrate Easter and to tell…

Semla: The Swedish treat

Our native Swedish teacher told us about one of their sweet treats: “I was surprised when I saw “Képviselő fánk” for the first time, as they looked like the Swedish…

Japanese Valentine’s Day

We asked one of our Japanese teachers about the Japanese Valentine’s Day. "What makes Japanese Valentine's Day so special? In Japan, on 14 February, it is not the men who…

Carnival of Basel

We asked one of our German teachers about some interesting carnival customs in German-speaking regions. "I would like to highlight the carnival of Basel. The celebration lasts for 3 days…