Japan’s Naki Zumo festival, dating back 400 years, sees sumo wrestlers gather at temples to scare babies into crying. The winner is the baby who cries the longest and loudest, with all who sob rewarded with good health and defense against evil spirits. Parents can pay up to $100 USD to make their child cry, […]
Bringing a dish to a Thanksgiving meal is a good idea, even if the host doesn’t ask for one. It can commemorate the holiday’s history of sharing, accommodate dietary restrictions, and show appreciation for the host. Offering to help with cleanup or prep is also appreciated. When asked to attend a Thanksgiving meal at someone […]
“Carry the day” is an English idiom meaning to win a battle or victory. There are over 25,000 idioms in English, which can be confusing for language learners. The phrase likely comes from Latin and is used in literature, including works by Charles Dickens. The English language is full of idioms, or phrases that appear […]
Children can attend weddings if they are invited, but parents should consider the child’s behavior. Some couples prefer no children at their wedding, except for nursing mothers. Couples may offer an alternative celebration for kids. One can bring a child to a wedding in some circumstances. The first is if the wedding invitation is directed […]
The difference between bring and take depends on the speaker’s perspective. Bring is used when the speaker wants something to come to them, while take is used when something is being removed from a different position. The choice of verb depends on who’s point of view is being considered. The difference between bring and take, […]
