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Top 5 Most Expensive African Cities to Land in 2025

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

As of 2024, statistics reveal that 42 African countries now impose transfer taxes and fees, an increase from 35 in 2022, out of a total of 52 assessed. Transfer taxes, charges, and fees refer to the costs incurred when a…

Google doodle celebrates Argentina Independence Day

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

Every year on July 9, Argentina comes alive with patriotism and pride as the nation celebrates its Independence Day—known locally as “Día de la Independencia” or simply “9 de Julio.” This national holiday marks a historic moment when, in 1816,…

Google doodle celebrates the Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

Canada Day 2025 is celebrated in this doodle! Canada’s national holiday is called Canada Day. Parades, flag displays, the singing of “O Canada,” the national anthem, and fireworks are all part of the celebration. The holiday is celebrated the day…

International Yoga Day 2025: 5 Easy Poses for Beginners to Try Today

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

Every year, International Yoga Day honors the ancient Indian practice on a global scale. Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21 with the goal of increasing public awareness of the benefits of yoga for overall health. How to begin…

Juneteenth 2025: Google Doodle Highlights the Significance of Freedom Day

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

This Doodle honors Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the day that African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were formally informed that they were free. Their celebration of this day has expanded throughout the Americas, and in 1980 it was declared…

What is Juneteenth 2025? Date, Significance, and How to Celebrate

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

On Thursday, the United States is celebrating Juneteenth, the country’s next public holiday, on June 19. Following the passage of a measure by Congress in June 2021, then-President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, creating…

Google Doodle celebrates the Italy Republic Day

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

This Doodle honors Festa della Repubblica, or Italy Republic Day 2025! Celebrated on this public holiday, Italy’s transition from monarchy to republic represents the return of power to the people. To determine the destiny of the country, an institutional referendum…

Google Doodle Celebrates Hyperpop in Honor of Pride Month 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

This year’s Doodle honors hyperpop, a genre/anti-genre that was created and made popular by LGBTQ+ performers, in honor of Pride Month. It is a hyper-online art form that celebrates individuality and daringly pushes musical boundaries; it is a subgenre that…

Armed Forces Day vs. Memorial Day: What’s the Difference?

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

This year’s Armed Forces Day is observed on Saturday, May 17. According to the USO, the holiday is a time to recognize active military personnel as well as veteran service members. During National Military Appreciation Month, the third Saturday in…

Google Doodle Celebrates Japan’s Beloved Cherry Blossoms (Sakura)

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Priyanka Patil |

The amazing beauty of cherry blossoms has arrived with the start of spring! The transient beauty of these delicate pink blooms, called sakura in Japanese, is celebrated in this Doodle. Since cherry blossoms are Japan’s national flower, hanami (花見), or…