Surely you must have already wondered about the origin of the gift exchange on Christmas Day. Christmas is a Christian date, marked by the birth of Jesus Christ, on December 25, which makes the practices around that day also originate from religious customs and practices, including giving out Christmas gifts. The origin of tradition…

Some cities are so famous that they become mandatory presences in several films in the cinema industry. This is the case for Paris – with the setting for love and romantic films and New York – always the most important cosmopolitan city in the world. Also on the list is London – the perfect setting…

Balenciaga! Such a well-known name in the world of fashion. The Spanish brand has been the fastest-growing luxury brand over the past few years. Balenciaga is a luxury fashion house founded in Spain by Cristóbal Balenciaga. Pillow hats, sack dresses, and baby-doll dresses are a few of his creations that considerably impacted the fashion world.…

Known as the Grammy, the Grammy Awards is an award presented by the Recording Academy. It acknowledges the “Outstanding Achievement in the music industry”. As an American award, it takes into consideration the American music industry. The Grammys are in the top 3 American music awards, being the other 2, the Billboard Awards and the…

America celebrates Thanksgiving Day every year on the 4th Thursday of November. It is one of the most anticipated holidays in the United States, Canada, and some Caribbean islands. What can be better than celebrating gratitude for everything you have in life? And doing it next to the ones you love the most? All that…

Stand-up comedy is a form of performance in which a comedian addresses a live audience. Common in theaters, comedy festivals, bars, and nightclubs, the performance is based on stories, one-liners, or observations and it may contain music, magic tricks,s or any sort of props to enhance the experience of the crowd. It began in 1840s…

You love nature, but when you receive an invitation to go camping with friends, you imagine all the problems you might go through. Well, now you can relax. There is a new trend that is just for you: glamping, which combines glamour and camping. In other words, a beautiful luxury camp. If what you seek…

On January 8th, 1935, Elvis Aaron Presley was born. An outstanding singer, Elvis had a thrilling life amongst bold dance moves and controversies. Eternalized recently in a movie named after him, he passed away 45 years ago in 1977. Before The Fame Born in Mississippi, Elvis’s first contact with music was at the church that…

As the winter season approaches, temperatures start dropping all around the U.S. In Vegas specifically, December is the first month after Summer when temperatures can reach negative levels and the highest will be around 60ºF. But it is already possible to feel the change in temperature in November, as we leave October with the highest…