Why do we celebrate...

This event doesn't celebrate any gods or follow the faces of the moon, but it happens every year, gathers thousands of - we'll say it - absolute fanatics, and literally stops traffic in some of the busiest cities around the globe. What might have started as a delulu military task is today a world-wide celebration, and in Berlin, this year marks its 50th anniversary. Are you already up to speed with this episode? No? Then keep up our pace as our producer takes over the mic for the first time to tell us all about a topic close to his heart: the Berlin marathon. Ready, set, go!

Just like Emily, this month's celebration takes us to Paris, France. It's time to celebrate the younger, less flashy sibling of the Olympics—the Paralympics. Join us as we dive into the history of the games, dating back to WWII, its evolution, and the scandals of teams who tried to outsmart the system. Escándalo! So, are you ready to get your medal in sass and sports history? It's Brat summer, it's Olympic summer, and we're just getting started!

Get ready to step into our spaceship and blast off straight for the stars as we dive into this month's celebration of Tanabata, happening on the 7th day of the 7th month. Think of it as the Asian Valentine's Day—because who says love should be confined to February? Buckle up, make some matcha tea, and listen to this month's episode of Why Do We Celebrate to learn all about the folklore and how this festival is celebrated today.

Why celebrate Nowruz or Persian New Year? Because who needs resolutions when you can jump over bonfires and set fire to negativity? Yes, we know the name might be a bit difficult to pronounce but we will take any excuse to party like it is 3000 BCE! Plus, where else can you find a New Year's table with more treasures than a pirate's cave?So grab an apple - you might need it-, dust off your spring cleaning gloves, and let's ring in the New Year Persian-style!

It's the celebration of all celebrations, the mother of all parties, the wild festa which is well worth sacrificing 40 days of well behaved Lent: it is Carnaval! Celebrated from the beaches of the Caribbean to the cold streets of Cologne, one thing that unites all of those who celebrate this holiday is the unstoppable will to...eat meat on a Tuesday? Filled with vibrant rhythms, colorful costumes, glitter, feathers, and intoxicated orgies, Carnaval is all about enjoying them delicious earthly pleasures for one last day before going back to being a good Christian, just like God Bacco intended. Join us as we learn more about the traditions of Carnaval, the origin of the holiday, and how to celebrate it in at least three different languages. ARRIBA!

When it comes to Aztec culture: death is just the beginning! According to the ancient and rich culture of Día de los muertos, there's not only love after life, as grandma Cher would have it, but four years of mental and physical challenges our souls need to go through just to reach RIP status. The whole things feels like an action packed video game we would love to get royalties for because we came up with the idea first! Press play to learn all about the mythology around Día de los muertos, what's the story behind the skull make up designs that bring color to the streets of Mexico on this festive date, and how the holiday is celebrated today!

This episode is so edutaining we created a side chat to talk about it because someone needs to stop it from being this GOOD! Why is it so good, you ask? It's about a male beauty contest! Do we really need to say more? Sit down with us as we put on our National Geographic outfits to learn all about the Guérewold festival, which has been celebrated yearly in the Sahara desert by the Wodaabe people for generations. It has elaborate make-up challenges, talent rounds with dancing and singing, a wheel of destiny, hallucinogenics drinks, and it ends in marriage. If this doesn't spark your interest, we're sorry to say: you are dead inside. Press play, girl!

Hold onto your hashtags, because we're joining the Barbieheimer frenzy and adding our own explosive twist! 💥🔥 Mark your calendars for August 29th as its International Day Against Nuclear Testing. As UN holiday hype maestros, we're uncovering the wild origins of nuclear chaos and the jaw-dropping moment we collectively decided not to nuke the planet. It's pure podcast gold with a sprinkle of ESCANDALO! 😱🌐From boom to wisdom, we're your guides on this rollercoaster ride. Laugh, learn, and leave with knowledge hotter than a foil-wrapped microwave. 🎤🌈 Get ready to strut away with insights that'll make your brain sizzle! Tune in, and let's make this holiday pop louder than a confetti cannon! 🎧🎆

¡Hola! Time to brush off that conversational level de Español and come celebrate San Juan with us in Barcccelona! This month's celebracíon might be one of our all time favorites: we're talking midnight sun, free coca and unlimited wishes that are GUARANTEED to come true! To help us make you feel like you're in the middle of the fiesta, we've hired our very first corresponsal internacional, El Pablo! So pour yourself a whole jar of Tinto de verano and press play to find out all about the summer fest you can't miss this year. Ps - the festival might also be deadly so we don't take any responsibility for any fire jumping accidents or the like okay byeeee