International Translation Day Celebrations
For those of you who don’t know, Friday, September 30th marked the 58th annual celebration of International Translation Day. Celebrated around the world every year,
Get Them Pumpkins Rolling
As Halloween approaches children and adults alike start their preparations for this much awaited date. Halloween is no longer regarded as a holiday marketed from
March 14: Pi(e) Day?
In the mathematical community, March 14 is Pi Day, the number that expresses the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The one we
Happy Grammar Day!
If you’re someone who can’t stand the punctuation errors and spelling mistakes that are abundant in print media, or someone who finds himself or herself
Happy Holidays to Everyone Around the World!
One of the best things about the end of the year are the partiess, celebrations and gatherings with friends and family. Christmas and the New
Do Aliens dream of electric ships?
Planet Earth. Saturday 12th September 2048. Huge spaceship. Humongous. Hovering over Sao Paulo, USB(1). A few others in other big cities. Finally they are here!
Audiovisual Translation: Cinema and Culture
Culture versus Translation The culture of a country, most notably its modes of dress, behavior, food, celebrations, events, etc., is transmitted directly and indirectly on
Thanksgiving Day
The origins of this popular festival dates back to an incident in 1621, when American Pilgrims celebrated the first “Thanksgiving” to express their gratitude to
One Japanese New Year’s Celebration
While taking my time to look around and appreciate all that other cultures have to offer in terms of variety and uniqueness, I stumbled across
Christmas in Russia – Ded Moroz
We are all aware that celebrations vary from country to country, but one that sticks out for its unique nature is the Russian figure of
