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Learn About Another Culture’s Holiday

Study other cultures to think differently

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Staying Sharp

Updated June 14, 2024

Updated June 14, 2024

People launching floating lanterns at a Yi Peng festival

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Quick Win

Learning about other holidays can expand thinking and boost creativity.

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Research other cultures’ holidays and choose one you’re interested in knowing more about.
Read articles about the holiday to learn more about the meaning and customs behind it.
Check out library books on the culture you are researching.
If you have friends or acquaintances who celebrate this holiday, start a discussion with them about what makes the day special. Ask them to teach you about their traditions.

Why

Learning about other cultures and how others celebrate their holidays helps you move past routine memories to take in novel information. Thus, exposing yourself to different cultures is a great way to learn something new. A tip from AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health: “Find new ways to stimulate your brain and challenge the way you think.”

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