• Culture
• By Elvis C
• 2025 年 1 月 1 日

The Unexpected Inspiration Behind a New Year’s Classic

A Midnight Melody: The Untold Story Behind ‘Auld Lang Syne’

The familiar strains of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ echo each New Year’s Eve, a global anthem marking the transition into the new. But few know the quiet, almost accidental circumstances surrounding its composition. Imagine the scene: a lone journalist, hunched over a keyboard in a nearly empty office building, the city lights twinkling below. It’s late, the deadline looms, and the weight of the year past hangs he...

• Culture
• By Elvis C
• 2024 年 10 月 1 日

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

As the sun sets on Wednesday, Jews around the globe will gather to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marking a significant time for reflection, renewal, and community. This year, the festivities begin the evening of October 2, 2024, ushering in not just a new year, but an opportunity for spiritual rebirth. Rosh Hashanah, which translates to ‘Head of the Year’ in Hebrew, is steeped in rich traditions that invite participants to engage in meaningful rituals. Families will ...