One of my favorite holiday traditions growing up was that of the Advent Calendar. Starting on the first of December, it was always exciting to get home from school and check the…
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Why I love the Day of the Dead Holiday
I truly love the Day of the Dead holiday. I can’t remember the first time I encountered Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. In the city where I grew up,…
Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead
Día de Muertos (also known as El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead in English) is one of my favorite holidays. During the festival, families invite their departed…
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
Sometimes called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a major Hindu holiday that happens during the fall. Celebrating Diwali is one of the most beautiful Hindu holiday traditions, filled with joy and…
Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving
When I was living in Canada, I was invited to celebrate the Canadian Thanksgiving with my landlord and his family. Unlike Thanksgiving in the United States, Canadians celebrate their Thanksgiving in October….
Celebrating Ramadan
Celebrating Ramadan is a blessed celebration in the life of followers of Islam. While it is a time of spiritual focus, it is in fact a celebration shared with family and friends….
Celebrating Victory Day
For many Canadians, the Victoria Day celebrations mark the beginning of summer. When I am in Canada for the holiday, I spend the day the way many Canadians do, with picnics, grilling…
Who was Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick, the legend behind the world known holiday, is the best known of the Patron Saints of Ireland. He was British, born a Romano- Briton, and is best known as the…
Saint Valentine – The origin of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, also known as St. Valentine’s Day and celebrated usually on February 14, started as the feast day for St. Valentine. The feast day was first created by Pope Gelasius in…
Chinese New Year – Year of the Pig
As a young girl, I was always fascinated by Chinese New Year. I would read about the celebrations and often talked to some of my father’s graduate students about it and learned…