The Bastille was a huge stone building with walls around 78 feet (24 m) high and 10 feet (3 m) thick that was used as a prison in Paris — that’s as tall as an 8‑story building!
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History & Origins
International Yoga Day was first celebrated on June 21, 2015, after India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea at the United Nations in 2014!
History and Cultural Significance
The tradition of giving red envelopes (hóngbāo) during Chinese New Year is believed to have started during the Han Dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago.
Each Oktoberfest beer tent has its own colorful sign at the entrance, showing off its unique name and theme!
Children under six must leave the beer tents at Oktoberfest by 8 PM, making evening time special for adults!