Lunar New Year is the observance of the start of a new year in a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The phrase is often used to refer to the Lunar New Year celebration held in China…
Italian American Heritage Month is a month-long observance in the US in celebration of the culture, contributions, and lives of Americans with Italian heritage, including Italian immigrants and their descendants in the US. It is…
Steamfunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that combines steampunk with a focus on Black characters and Afrocentric culture, aesthetics, and storylines. The term steamfunk is a play on steampunk, the name for…
Aesthetic concerns what is considered beautiful. In pop culture, an aesthetic refers to the overall style of someone or something, like a musical sound, interior design, or even a social media presence. In the 2010s, the…
A comic-con is a convention (con, for short) focused on comic books and related forms of pop culture entertainment, including movies, TV shows, and video games. The term comic-con is a general one and comic-cons…
Covering is the act of hiding or downplaying aspects of one’s identity in order to try to match—or to avoid violating—the norms of a group. This often involves aspects of a person’s identity that they…
Jewish American Heritage Month is a month-long observance celebrating the contributions of Jews to US history, life, and culture. The month is often observed with cultural and educational programs. [callout]
How do you say "making it rain" in French? The banknote with euro sign emoji represents the euro, the official currency of the European Union (EU). When used outside the EU, the emoji can suggest a certain…
The Fleur-de-lis emoji ⚜ depicts a fleur-de-lis, an emblem resembling an iris flower and historically associated with France. The fleur-de-lis, including in its emoji form as ⚜, is especially used in connection to regions known for their French…