Sigrid talks about some of the important aspects of the Christmas season: light, scents, food, and good company.

Sigrid explains the religious significance of Easter and the various days of Lent. Why do people observe Good Friday, or celebrate Mardi Gras? Find out in this video.

Easter eggs are commonly associated with Easter. Let's have a look at why that is, and what traditions have emerged.

Ever year, the winter solstice comes on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only is it the first day of winter, it's a turning point, as the days will then get longer.

Sigrid talks about two important US holidays, Memorial Day and Labor Day. They are quite different in what they commemorate, but they're combined here because many Americans see them as bookends to the summer season.

What do people traditionally do on Memorial Day and Labor Day? Let's find out.

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris pulled a number of collaborators onto the stage for his performance at the BBC Music Awards. John Newman sings "Blame," which is followed directly by "Outside" featuring Ellie Goulding.

"Wake Me Up When September Ends" by American punk band Green Day was written by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. Although the central theme of loss is illustrated in the video by a relationship broken apart by war, Armstrong wrote it about the death of his father.

Hawaiian musician, entertainer, and sovereignty activist Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole helped to popularize and change perceptions of Hawaiian music. This video with his version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" includes footage from his funeral, attended by roughly ten thousand people, and the scattering of his ashes.

"Issues" is the very personal debut single by American singer and songwriter Julia Michaels, recorded for her extended play, Nervous System. The song received a Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

In the film "Gattaca," Vincent is born with an expected lifespan of 32 years, prompting his parents to use genetic selection for their next child, Anton. Anton is always stronger and faster than Vincent, although one incident makes Vincent consider that genetics may not determine everything.

Enjoy this excerpt of Led Zeppelin performing "Stairway to Heaven" at Earls Court. Written by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant, the song is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.

Who got into the kitty’s food? Who’s the guilty party? Who’s to blame for this mischief? Find out how the mystery is solved and discover what happens to the culprit. Here’s a clip especially for pet lovers. Enjoy!

This video will help you learn how to say where you are—and where other people are—in various rooms around the house, such as the attic, dining room, basement, and kitchen.

In this video, you can review subject pronouns, and learn how to ask and talk about where people are around town, whether it be at the library, in the park, or at the hospital.