Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
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Origins of Valentine’s Day
by Boast Magazine | Feb 14, 2024 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
The link with the gift of flowers can be traced back to the poet Samuel Pepys’ wife Elizabeth Pepys, who in 1667 responded to her husband’s love letter with a bouquet.
Online Storytelling Challenge — Craft Your Own Tale!
by Boast Magazine | Jan 21, 2024 | Culture & Art, Literature
Dear Readers, We cordially invite you to participate in our "Online Storytelling Challenge," where you have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and share unique...
Scotch and the Poet
by Gabor Birta – cultural journalist | Jan 17, 2024 | Culture & Art, Interview, Literature, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
Burns's Spirit Brings Us Together Interview Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Every year on the 25th of January the whole United Kingdom, especially Scotland, pays...
Elegance in Venice
by Boast Magazine | Jan 5, 2024 | Culture & Art, Europe, Italy
Cultural Elegance Unveiled: The Human Safety Net Foundation's Immersive Showcase in Venice's Procuratie Vecchie London's premier business, cultural and lifestyle...
Christmas, Baklawa, Stradivari
by Andras Domonyai | Dec 15, 2023 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
A little Christmas tree story Foresters call the forest a cathedral of nature for its silence lined with ancient trees. The crown of foliage towering above us evokes in...
The Hindu Festival of Lights
by Boast Magazine | Nov 11, 2023 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
The Hindu Festival of Lights Estimated reading time is: 4 minutes Strings of lanterns, millions of candles and oil lamps, and artistic decorations mark the five days of...
I Miss The Man He Was…
by Mona Schunk | Oct 17, 2023 | Culture & Art, Literature
I Miss The Man He Was Poem by Mona Schunk I miss the man I got to know... Who was always ready to show his love and care... Who never left me in despair... I miss the...
Autumn holidays
by Dr. Gabor Tarjan | Sep 29, 2023 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage, UK
Mankind has formed its culture according to nature throughout millennia. Human societies are reflections of work done together. Everyday labour is intermitted by happy...
About the Virgin of the Sky
by Editorial content | Aug 26, 2023 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
About the Virgin of the Sky The Sun enters the constellation of Virgo on 23 August. Below is a summary of what we know about the constellation of Virgo, from its...
Connecting with Shakespeare
by Grant Hudson | Apr 23, 2023 | Education, Future time, Literature
Navigating Meaning and Theme in the Present Time of a Young Audience' Tradition says that on 23 April, 459 years ago, one of the world's greatest playwrights, William...
‘Among Petals and Thorns’ by Janette Lart
by Boast Magazine | Apr 18, 2023 | Culture & Art, Literature, London
Italian Author of the 'Among Petals and Thorns' Janette Lart at the London Book Fair Janette Lart's work 'Among Petals and Thorns' in the showcase of the London Book...
Spring Holidays in April and May
by Dr. Gabor Tarjan | Apr 1, 2023 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
Spring Festivals from 1st April, Fools' Day to 4th May, Saint Florian's Day In our article, we present the main spring holidays in the European cultural circle. In...
Nowruz: The Persian „New Year”
by Mona Schunk | Mar 20, 2023 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
Nowruz: The Persian „New year” Persia…The land of history, culture and architecture…fascinating poetry and warm-hearted people. A landscape of imposing snowy...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
by Boast Magazine | Mar 16, 2023 | Good Spirit, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
(x) What to Surprise your Loved Ones with for Mother's Day This Year? It's almost that time of year again! Mother's Day is just around the corner, and this year in the...
Celebrating Women’s Day in 2023
by Boast Magazine | Mar 8, 2023 | Culture & Art
Celebrating Women's Day in 2023 is a special opportunity to recognize the resilience and strength of women throughout history. It is an ideal time to honour those who...
Holi, Spring Festival of India
by Panni Somi | Mar 7, 2023 | Culture & Art, India, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
Ancient Heritage and Living Traditions Holi, Spring Festival of India Holi is one of the most ancient festivals of Hinduism. It marks the end of winter and the revival...
Opera Ambassador of Beauty and Love
by Borbala K. Edes | Mar 1, 2023 | Culture & Art, Interview, Music, Theatre, Movie
Interview with world-famous opera singer Mária Temesi Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Faith, humility, perseverance, a strong, pure soul that keeps renewing – these...
Valentine’s Day
by Boast Magazine | Feb 9, 2023 | Culture & Art, Traditions, Cultural Heritage
Valentine's Day Estimated reading time: 9 minutes The holiday, linked to the Roman fertility celebrations and then to the Christian martyr and patron saint Valentine,...
World Preview in Balloon Museum, Milan
by Boast Magazine | Jan 21, 2023 | Culture & Art, News
Pop Air - An Exhibition Dedicated to Balloons and Inflatable Art Until mid-February, the Milan Balloon Museum is hosting a special exhibition of 18 works of art and...
About a Small Apple Tree
by Boast Magazine | Jan 3, 2023 | Culture & Art, Good Spirit, Literature, Our soul
About a Small Apple Tree In our little garden there was a tiny, old, bent apple tree... One day I noticed that a young, healthy maple tree next to it had grown a...
Bridge Between Cultures
by Boast Magazine | Nov 23, 2022 | Culture & Art, Interview
The Goethe Institut-London Turns 60 This Year We had an interview with Dr. Katharina von Ruckteschell-Katte, Director of the Goethe-Institut London Estimated reading...