Scotland’s national “bard” was born on January 25, 1759, and all around the world “Burns suppers” – complete with bagpipes, a special Scottish dish called “haggis,” poetry and song – will be held in his honor. This great poet, collector of folk song in his beloved Scotland,
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How to Make Red Bean Rice Cake with Galene Wong. Happy Lunar New Year! This is the perfect time to share a sweet treat with your family and friends, and Galene Wong is ready with a recipe for a traditional dessert: nian gao, also known as “sticky cake.” In this delightful Season of Reveling video, Galene demonstrates how to make nian gao according to her family’s recipe, explains the symbolism behind the holiday’s flavors and colors, and even introduces a bit of Lunar New Year wordplay!
Read more →Our 2014 Christmas Revels investigated the experience of Irish Famine Ship refugees coming to America at the end of the 19th Century. Experience the joy, struggle, and resilience of Irish immigrants on the difficult journey to the United States, as shown above in three moments from our
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Tu B’Shevat literally means the 15th day of Shevat (a month on the Hebrew calendar), which is when we celebrate the “New Year of the Trees,” or “Jewish Arbor Day.” It is not a major religious holiday, but it is culturally important, because it ties us to our agricultural ancestors. Tu B’Shevat marks the beginning of spring; it is when the trees start to come back to life in Israel.
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