Jonathan Del Prado

Think the Nordics just have Santa Claus? Think again. While Finland might be home to the jolly man in red, these snow-covered nations have some seriously wild Christmas traditions up their sleeve. In this post, I'll walk you through the quirkiest Christmas traditions from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland,

So, the final season of Arcane has come and gone, leaving us all with that familiar empty feeling that hits after finishing something truly special. You know the one – where you find yourself replaying those breathtaking moments between Vi and Jinx, or marveling at how a show about a video

As a Filipino, I love seeing people's faces light up when they hear "Maligayang Pasko!" instead of the usual "Merry Christmas." Since we Filipinos celebrate the world's longest Christmas season (yes, starting in September!), knowing these holiday greetings will serve you well

Ah, Thanksgiving – that magical time when we stuff ourselves with turkey, dodge awkward family questions, and inevitably end up in a food coma on the couch. But you know what makes those post-feast moments even better? A great movie that everyone can enjoy together! In this post, we've

Want to dive into Portuguese culture while getting into the holiday spirit? There's no better way than cozying up with some Portuguese Christmas films. Whether you're learning the language or simply curious about how Christmas is celebrated in Portuguese-speaking countries, these movies offer the perfect blend

If you're learning Korean and want to dive deeper into the culture (while getting into the holiday spirit), Korean Christmas movies are the perfect way to go. Not only will you pick up some useful everyday Korean slang and phrases, but you'll also get to see

Spend any time around Italian speakers, and you'll quickly notice how often they use "allora" in their conversations. This common word can mean "then," "so," or "well," or serve as a filler word when gathering thoughts – and it's

One thing is clear: Russian Christmas hits differently! Sure, most of us grew up with Santa Claus, but Russians have Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) cruising in his Troika sleigh with Snegurochka. For us, these aren't just characters in a story but are a HUGE part of what makes

Think Christmas isn't a big deal in Japan? Think again! While it's not officially a holiday, Japanese folks have totally made Christmas their own thing. You've got to love how they do it - scarfing down KFC chicken (seriously, it's a huge