Remembering the helpers… I am most grateful! To the volunteers, helpers, emergency services workers, teachers, family, friends, and my mum… I wish to say “Thank … Read More ›
Category: Celebrations
Here are some shocking statistics on holiday gifts. About $16 billion were predicted to be wasted on unwanted gifts in 2017 holiday season in America … Read More ›
The origin of the Advent Calendar can be traced back to the 19th. Century. The first styles came from the German protestant area where religious … Read More ›
As I’ve mentioned before, I tend to make a huge deal out of the holidays. Thanksgiving is no different in our house. I start planning … Read More ›
Diwali, Christmas, Eid, Holi, Navroz, Lohri, Onam, Pongal and the list can just go on. Festivals are a very important part of the Indian culture. … Read More ›
How Did the Dragon Boat Festival Originate? The Tale of Qu Yuan There are slight variations for the origins of the Dragon Boat Festival, … Read More ›
Every year I try to make my home smell and feel similar to how my mom’s did in all the years I was growing up. … Read More ›
The origin of Diwali is a wonderful way to explain to children, how good always conquers evil. The many stories that form the foundation of … Read More ›
I am a mom of 2 boys. Thus, there are two mandatory birthday parties at my house every year. In addition to Cake cutting, snacks, … Read More ›
Varalakshmi Vratham is a Pooja mainly observed by married women in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamilnadu regions in India in the holy month of “Sravanam” as per Hindu Calendar.
Every year as the Rakhi day (Rakshabandhan) approaches, I get wistful about tying a pretty little thread around my baby brother’s wrist. I think fondly … Read More ›
India is famous for its cultural and traditional richness of festivals and celebrations. We, our family love the second half of every year since … Read More ›
This month’s piece is a personal one, a little glimpse into some of my values and lifestyle. It is my hope that reading about my … Read More ›
Childhood is often reminisced with fond memories, especially around special occasions like festivals, summer or winter vacations and of course, birthdays. My childhood is replete … Read More ›
One huge PARTY! Girgian is a traditional 3-day Middle-Eastern festival, which is celebrated on the 13th, 14th and 15th night of Ramadan, depending on the … Read More ›