Nothing quite says it is the Christmas season like wassailing. Visiting friends and neighbors and singing carols speaks the season to me. Although door-to-door caroling was no longer common when I was…
Tag: holidays
The History of Fruitcake
The history of Fruitcakes may seem like a strange choice for one of our holiday blogs. However, the Fruitcake had a long and fun history in my family. Our fruitcakes ranged from…
About Advent Calendars
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…
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…