Les treize desserts (the thirteen desserts) is a Christmas Eve tradition in Provence that dates back to 1683. It is a Christian tradition named for the 13 people present at the Last Supper: Jesus and his 12 apostles. Before la messe … Continue reading
We hope that everyone is set to have a wonderful and happy new year. Here’s how to say it in many of our languages! Language Phrase [Transliteration] French Bonne année ! Greek Καλή Χρονιά [ka-LEE khro-NEEA] Arabic كل عام وأنتم … Continue reading
We’re counting down to the New Year, and thought it might be fun to see how others around the world toast in the New Year. Here’s how to say “Cheers!” in several of our Living Languages! Language Phrase [Transliteration] French … Continue reading
#8216;Tis the season… for making Kimchi? With winter holidays approaching, we wanted to find out from our tutors how winter and the holidays are celebrated in other countries. Here’s what they had to share. Korea When the temperature drops around … Continue reading
#8216;Tis the season! With winter holidays approaching, we wanted to find out from our tutors how winter and the holidays are celebrated in other countries. Here’s what they had to share. Brazil In Brazil, the holidays fall at the … Continue reading
Tis the season for giving gifts. If you’re anything like us, you have quite a few people on your list, and some of them are notoriously difficult to buy for. If you need an idea for the language lover on … Continue reading
Take some time this holiday season to sit down and read one of these diverse books. From a new Spanish edition of a childhood classic to culinary traditions to nonfiction to translations of award-winning fiction, our December round-up of books … Continue reading
It’s the giving season! Want to be able to talk about your generosity in another language? Here’s how to say “to give” in several of our Living Languages! Language Phrase [Transliteration] French donner German geben Brazilian Portuguese dar Spanish dar Chinese 给 … Continue reading