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Imbolc: What Is It & How to Celebrate?

Imbolc is also known as Imbolg and sometimes also called Brigid’s Day. It is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. Traditionally, it is held on February 1st and it lands about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man – but you can celebrate it anywhere in the world! What is Imbolc? In…

Christmas Superstitions in the Czech Republic

Cultures all over the world have their unique Christmas superstitions. The Czech Republic is known for being one of the most atheist countries in the world. Ironically, according to Czech tradition it is baby Jesus, not Santa Clause, who brings gifts. Instead of lining up to sit in Santa’s lap, Czech children wait in line to pick out a live carp fish and watch it get clobbered to…

Czech Halloween (Dusicky) and the reason Czechs take "anti-vampire" measures with their corpses...

Last week I wrote about how Halloween is one of the oldest holidays dating back centuries. It was made popular by the Celts and brought over to America by the Irish. However, many cultures around the world have their own way of celebrating this holiday. Ukrainians, for example, leave treats out on their windowsill for guests from the spiritual world. So what spin do the Czechs put on this special…

Youth Time’s Good News Stories: Friday 4th June

Youth TIme’s Good News Stories are back for a third instalment, inspiring you with kindness from all around the world. There are so many ways that regular people can make a difference. You can donate time, money, and even ideas to help those in need.  The following four individuals acted selflessly and helped others. Plus, their stories continue spreading happiness and inspiring others to do…

Sun Safety Tips for Healthy Summer Fun – Youth Time Magazine

We all want to enjoy the sun and get outside this summer, but it’s important to remain safe. Here is how to do it. While it’s not the official start to summer yet, temperatures are already high, and the sun is out. Now is the time to start thinking about sun safety for the season.  Between articles on the dangers of sunburns and cancer-causing sunscreen, it can be confusing to figure out how to…

Five Ways to Volunteer this Summer – Youth Time Magazine

Summer is a great time to relax and enjoy life. But it also offers a unique opportunity to volunteer your time in a meaningful way. Altruism aside, being a volunteer can be beneficial to all parties involved. Help your community this summer and reap the benefits of knowing you’ve contributed to making the world a better place. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

10 Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Summer Vacation – Youth Time Magazine

As we all gear up to travel again, we should not travel the same as before. So here are ways to go on vacation and look after our world. Summer is something we all look forward to, but many of us don’t realise the negative impacts of our basic vacation rituals.  Consider turning over a new leaf this summer, and make your vacation more eco-friendly! Originally published on Youth Time Magazine.…

Five Reasons to Resist Online Shopping – Youth Time Magazine

For many of us, online shopping is a way to get the things we want at ease. But should you do it? We take a look at it. Online shopping has become essential for people to get what they need in a timely fashion.  However, some view our online shopping habits as a pandemic of their own.  Despite the low impact on our wallets, online shopping has a steep environmental cost, is detrimental to…