Why do we celebrate...

Why do we celebrate the Berlin Marathon

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:47:06 GMT

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!

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Why do we celebrate the Paralympics?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:59:49 GMT

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!

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Why do we celebrate Tanabata?

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 19:01:43 GMT

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.

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Why do we celebrate Nowruz?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:29:03 GMT

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!

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Why do we celebrate Carnaval

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:46:10 GMT

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!

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Why do we celebrate Día de Los muertos

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:39:32 GMT

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!

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Why do we celebrate the Guérewold festival

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:27:02 GMT

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!

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Why do we celebrate the International day against nuclear testing?

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:01:44 GMT

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! 🎧🎆

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Why do we celebrate San Juan

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:18:04 GMT

¡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

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Why do we celebrate Buddha's birthday

Thu, 25 May 2023 10:09:00 GMT

Hey Buddha, it´s your birthday, we´re gonna party like...we´re monks? That´s right, many of the over 400 million buddhists all over the world put a heart on their calendar between April and May every year to mark the birth of baby Siddhartha. Who dat, you might ask? Only the first ever millennial influencer if you ask us! Learn all about this holy Nepali prince turned wanderer and religious teacher who said "enough" to a life of luxury and set off on a journey of spiritual growth which changed the world forever, and how he is celebrated today. Plus - find out why partying like a monk might not be so PG13 after all, and which one we choose: Nirvana or a prologued stay at the White Lotus.

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Why do we celebrate King´s day

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:46:22 GMT

One might argue that using taxpayers money to support a family of priviledged individuals with a history of colonialism might not make sense in 2023 (if it ever did). But did you know that, in the Netherlands, taxpayers get a national holiday out of this deal? What´s a few million euros a year when you get to watch a parade, right? Right? Now go grab that block of cheese and hop on your bike to learn all about King´s Day, the Dutch holiday that mixes some of our all time favorite topics into one celebration: we talking royal scandals, extravagant fashion, the color orange, and, for some reason...yard sales?

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Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick´s day

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:46:44 GMT

Top of the mornin’ to you! It´s time to put on a green top hat and get all the Irish clichés out of the closet to celebrate the 4th drunkest holiday of the year: Saint Patrick´s day! What started as a religious date in honor of the man credited with getting rid of all of the non-existent snakes of Ireland in the 4th century is now a major event on the international party calendar. Every year on the 4th of March an estimated 13 million pints of beer are enjoyed worldwide, all of them in honor of this mysterious British (!) Christian missionary. That´s not all, parades are held all over the world to honor Ireland´s culture and its people. But what is the holiday really about, you ask? Grab a pint of green Gat and join us in learning all about Saint Patrick´s day - Sláinte!

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Why do we celebrate Black history month

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:32:54 GMT

It might be the shortest of them all, but if you ask us, February is the Beyoncé of the year! Picked by visionary, educator, leader and all round amazing individual Dr. Carter G. Woodson to honor black achievements, elevate black stories, and promote black recognition and much needed respect in the U.S of A. after centuries of slavery and oppression, the month of February is now internationally known as "Black history month", even if only officially observed by The U.S. and Canada (and the U.K. in another month, but that's another story). Listen to this episode of the podcast to learn more about how this movement is celebrated today, what it represents, and what do we say to those who ask "but what about white history month". You might have to bleep the answer.

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Why do we celebrate the Chinese lunar new year

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 08:41:12 GMT

Some stories are just classics: boy meets girl, enemies become lovers, evil monster scares vilagers so they team up and create a world wide holiday that is still celebrated by over a 1 billion people to this day. Tale as old as time! Quite literally, actually: the legends behind the lunar new year and its zodiac have been influencing how time is experienced by people all over the world for centuries. Listen to this episode of our podcast to find out more about how the Lunar New Year came to be, and how it is celebrated nowadays according to Chinese culture. Plus, guess who in our team is the absolute worst zodiac sign? Clue: their name is not in the title.

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Why do we celebrate Christmas

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:37:20 GMT

It might be one of the most cinematographic holidays of all time, but it´s not the most popular! Pour yourself a glass of gluhwein and listen in to find out the history behing Christianity´s second (!) most celebrated day of the year: it´s all about Christmas! Why do we decorate our living rooms with trees that really belong on the outside, why do we exchange gifts, who came up with Santa´s outfit, and why won´t the Church stop lying about Jesus´s real birthday date? Learn the answer to those questions and more with our merry Christmas special.

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Bonus episode: Diwali in Berlin

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:26:31 GMT

It´s not because you´re not in India that you can´t celebrate Diwali! The welcoming Indian community of Berlin got together in the city to celebrate the festival of lights in style, even if away from home. We, of course, couldn´t miss out on this action! There was bright lights shinning everywhere, the most lively music playing all day long, people on their feet dancing non stop, and don´t let us get started on the food. Plus, the people visiting the festival were the sweetest, and took the time to share with us knowledge about the holiday, how to celebrate it, and what is the true meaning of Diwali. We can´t thank everyone who shared their time and stories with us enough. So press play, and come celebrate Diwali with us in Berlin!

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Why do we celebrate Diwali

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:33:23 GMT

Multiple headed demons, power hungry family intrigue, Gods in human form, female patience and empowerment - no, we´re not talking about Star Wars 283824th spin off. Trust us, this story has a lot more unique characters, complex relationships, and more twist plots than anything Hollywood has ever produced. Which is why we´re so excited we finally get to share what we learned about one of the biggest holidays in the year - Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. Plus we have some fun facts about Musk (not Elon), a very real brand of rice pudding with a potentially mythical past, and how Diwali and Holi connect. Light up your diya and join us for this episode of Rogier and Louise celebrate...Diwali.

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Why do we celebrate Sexual health month

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:39:06 GMT

They say sex sells, and we´ve got bills to pay, honey! Also, we all have the social responsibility to raise awareness to the important causes of our time. 2 + 2 put together and we´ve got: an episode about SEXUAL HEALTH! But before we get started, what is sex even? The answer to this question is way more complicated than you might think! Spoiler: it isn´t at all about the birds and the bees, despite what you might have learned on your 90s sex ed class. Plus, this episode´s got pleasure, human rights, childhood memories, OF COURSE our role model Kofi is involved, and we even try our hand at some live adult content. Everything you didn´t know you needed but now cannot dare to miss.

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Why do we celebrate Nelson Mandela day

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:59:43 GMT

We are HUMBLED to be able to talk about one of the most inspirational people to ever walk this earth: Nelson Mandela. Down in South Africa, the 18th of July , aka Nelson Mandela´s birthday, is already a holiday, and the rest of the world needs to catch up! Listen to this episode of our podcast to learn about Nelson Mandela´s life (did you know he was ROYALTY?), the abomination Apartheid was (like you didn´t know it already), and how Nelson Mandela day is celebrated today. Plus find out which musical instrument was Nelson Mandela´s favorite, and how NOT to pronounce his birth given name.

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Why do we celebrate Festa junina

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:59:54 GMT

Question: how does a celebration move from pagan Roman times to Christian Portugal and then to Brazil and stays exatly the same throughout the years? Trick question: it doesn´t! Festa Junina might have started as a midsummer party back in the olden days, and the Christians might have tried to control it and make it all about them (stop being so self-centered, Christians), but it was the Brazilians who took all of this history and made it on the biggest outdoor festivals in the world! It´s on the Guinness book of records, look it up. So press play to learn all about this delicious summer/winter fest (because what are seasons anyway). Let´s welcome the summer the Brazilian way, come celebrate festa junina with us!

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Why do we celebrate Birthdays

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:17:39 GMT

Picture this: you´re getting older, so you get yourself a cake, you gather all your friends, you throw a party to celebrate...and now you´re being hunted by evil spirits, you´re broke because that cake of yours costed a fortune, and you´re not even sure how old you are because no one even knows what day or year it is anyway. Well, that´s how people used to do birthdays back in the day. Silly little us thought birthdays were just "something we celebrate" but the history behind this very popular celebration dates back so long ago TIME HADN´T EVEN BEEN INVENTED YET. That´s right, we´re talking pre-calendar times here. So press play to find out all about the first birthday ever, why candles and singing are a must, and which month of the year makes the most bebés (that´s baby in Spanish).

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Why do we celebrate Easter

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:29:55 GMT

A passover gone wrong, forbidden eggs, the Australian Bilby, and Julia Fox - so many different elements are part of our Easter tale and we swear it´s all connected and explained in this newest episode of the podcast. For those who are curious even before pressing play, we found out the answers to a lot of important questions: why is Easter Sunday changing dates every year, what do eggs have to do with it, which country is the most gaga for chocolates, and who the hell is this egg laying mammal we call Easter? So prepare yourself to be the star of your next Easter brunch by listening to this episode of Rogier and Louise celebrate...Easter.

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Why do we celebrate the Holi festival

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:49:26 GMT

When was the last time you actually read the fineprint before signing up to something? That´s a mistake people make every day, and thousands and thousands of years ago, in India, boy, did this mistake cause trouble. We´re talking broken families, power games, fire, murder, and the birth of insurances contracts everywhere (JK, but not really). Listen in to this episode of Rogier and Louise celebrate to find out how one of the most colorful and joyful festivals out there has a dark origin story, a happy ending, and the most important: wisdom we can learn from today! Even if fashionably late, let´s celebrate Holi!

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Why do we celebrate weddings

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:44:30 GMT

On this "twosday" 22nd of February 2022 we look into Weddings, a celebration when two become one. Interestingly enough we find out that the background of weddings is less about love, and more about wealth, kidnapping, and scaring away those who want to do evil. Join us in understanding the ultimate celebration of love and get Rogiers top 3 tips on having a successful celebration. On top of that, we also pitch you our new hit TV Show which we are sure you would want to watch.

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Should we stop celebrating Australia day

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:21:07 GMT

On our most traumatizing and brutal episode yet, we discuss the seemlingly innocent yet highly controversial Australia day! Created to honor the day the British invaded Australia (oh, sorry, discovered, yeah, right...), we break down what the date really means not only for Australia today, but for those who were in Australia before Australia was even a thing: the country´s aboriginal community. After all we´ve learned with this episode, we have only one thing to say: yes, worries, heaps of worries. Join us in feeling outreaged by this celebration, and brainstrom with us what Australia should celebrate instead: a campaign to put Kylie Minogue on the money? The vaccination of Koalas against chlamydia? Us stopping the podcast and launching a ASMR CD instead? Just press play, mate!

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Bonus: New Year’s ( with special guest: Emma)

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:37:03 GMT

Did you wear a pair of brand new undies yesterday, take a salt bath, or put some jewelry in your champagne while ringing in New Year's? In our extra special Bonus episode for the year 2020, we look at how New Year is celebrated around the world with our first guest ever all the way from India: Emma. So grab your glass of leftover prosecco, turn up the volume, and laugh and learn with us in another episode of Celebrate by Rogier & Louise.

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Why do we celebrate Sinterklaas

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:35:08 GMT

Nothing say Christmas like an old man who owns slaves, monsters who are half goat, half demon from the underworld, and kids running around in black face, am I right? Wait, What? Yeah, you read it right - black face. You might never have heard of the celebration of Saint Nicholas, or you might be used to getting your favorite Christmas gifts every year on the 5th of December instead of on the 24th. Either way, we´re sure that some of the things we´ve learned in this episode of Rogier and Louise celebrate will surprise you too. I mean, this story has everything - questionable generosity, sustainable traveling, bad parenting, even the UN gets involved at some point! And you know we do love any excuse to mention our friend Kofi. So grab some chocolate out of your shoes and let´s hear all about the festivity of Sinterklaas.

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Why do we celebrate Hanukkah

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:40:30 GMT

Can you believe we thought Hanukkah was the Jewish Christmas? How dare we be so clueless about one of the most popular Jewish holidays out there! Shame on us. Scratch that, no shame, because we are here to learn and did we ever. In case you also have some misconceptions about this ancient festival of lights, let us fill you in on all the details about Hanukkah, like what does it have to do with the Greeks, why are oily doughnuts the thing to eat during the festivities, how many candles do you need to celebrate it, and much more. Speaking of candles, watch out for a new product release on this episode of our podcast.

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Why do we celebrate Halloween

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:31:30 GMT

Some might say October is the time of light jackets, Apple picking and colorful fall leaves but those people would be LYING, since as we found out during this episode, FALL DOESNT EXIST. What does exist are Celtic ghosts that come back to earth to...give us all the gossip on agriculture? Press play and learn more about October's hit holiday, and our ooky spooky episode on Halloween

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Why do we celebrate the Gion Matsuri Festival

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:16:34 GMT

A parade that stopped a pandemic? WHAT!? Drop everything and listen to the gossip we have to share on Gion Matsuri, one of Japan's biggest festivals - which means a lot considering the country celebrates 200k festivals every year. This one is basically a matter of public safety, so get comfy, press play, and find out all about the festival that cured a pandemic in Japan in the past. Disclaimer - we meant shrine when we said temple, so sorry Shinto gods!

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Why do we celebrate Pride month

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:32:40 GMT

Fashionably late but in time to celebrate PRIDE! Follow our parade as we discover together more about the history of one of the most colorful and joyful months of the year: why do we celebrate pride, why in June, what does the Mafia have to do with it, and to whom should we pay mind (trick question - we pay them no mind) - all that and more on our latest episode of Rogier and Louise celebrate!

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Why do we celebrate Mother's day

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:43:19 GMT

Have you given your mom flowers today? Well, ask for them back because Mother's day is CANCELLED! No, just kidding: more calls will go out today than in any other day of the year. So the holiday is still very much trending. Should it be though? Because given what found out about its history, we're not so sure. Listen in to find out how the holiday came to be, and what the Nazis (that's right, the Nazis) have to do with it.

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Why do we celebrate Ramadan

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:55:54 GMT

We might be a little late, but it´s still Ramadan! Find out with us why it`s always celebrated on different dates (tip: it has to do with the faces of the moon if you ask us), how and why over 1.8 billion Muslims celebrate it every year, and if we´ll be celebrating it too - but maybe look into the right pronunciation of "Ramadam" for yourself because we might have messed that up a few times...

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Why do we celebrate International women's day

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:26:25 GMT

Hop on our celebration bus for a three stops journey on this month's holiday. Find out with us how this date has its roots in New York, Copenhagen, and Saint Petersburg; and what does bread, the Russian revolution, and champagne have to do with it. Spoiler alert: it's all about that sweet, sweet feminism. All on this episode of Rogier and Louise celebrate...international women's day.

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Why do we celebrate Valentine's day

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:51:47 GMT

Who was even this Valentine Saint person? What did he do for us to celebrate the holiday of love every year using his names? Why is it celebrated in February, arguably the least sexy month? What do dead dogs and SNM have to do with all that? The answers to those questions and more you find on this episode of Rogier and Louise celebrate...valentine's day.

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