Boyd Roberts's Blog – November 2023 Archive (2)

It’s that time of year – Festivals of Light

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, was celebrated by Hindus on November 12^th. Before too long many schools will shortly be taking a winter break, coinciding, in some cases, with the celebration of Christmas, and in others with Hanukkah, or festival of light.

This time of year gives plenty of opportunities for IGCA participants to explore different traditions and to Understand Other Cultures…

BLACK (OR GREEN?) FRIDAY

The fourth Friday in November is termed Black Friday in a number of countries. Starting in the United States, but since adopted in other countries, it is a day when heavy discounts are offered on many consumer items, such as clothing or electrical goods. In some other countries a similar discount day takes place at other times this month.

These incentives for consumers to spend have been heavily…