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Be Thoughtful With Your Presents This Holiday Season
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
December 5, 2018 6 Comments
Posts in category: festivals
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The Multicultural Guide To Your Advent Calendar
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
December 3, 2018 13 Comments
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Involving Kids of All Ages in Thanksgiving Preparation
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
November 14, 2018 7 Comments
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Guide for Desserts Enjoyed During Indian Festivals
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.
November 5, 2018 8 Comments
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival with Kids
How Did the Dragon Boat Festival Originate? The Tale of Qu Yuan There are slight variations for the origins of the Dragon Boat Festival,
October 31, 2018 8 Comments
How to Make Diwali Meaningful to Children Today
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.
October 26, 2018 12 Comments
The Many Lessons Hidden in the Varied Origins of Diwali
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
October 22, 2018 11 Comments
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Have Your Kids Played All These Classic Party Games?
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,
October 17, 2018 No Comments
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Sri Varalakshmi Vratham – A Festival to Appease Goddess Lakshmi
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.
September 3, 2018 6 Comments
Rakshabandhan – An Indian Festival For Siblings
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
July 25, 2018 11 Comments
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How We Celebrate Sri Krishna Jeyanthi At Our Home
India is famous for its cultural and traditional richness of festivals and celebrations. We, our family love the second half of every year since
July 2, 2018 10 Comments
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Creating an Intentional, Bilingual, Bicultural Wedding
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
June 27, 2018 10 Comments
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What Celebrating Birthdays Does for Our Kids
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
June 22, 2018 11 Comments
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Girgian – The Middle Eastern ‘Trick or Treat’
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
June 6, 2018 12 Comments
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Ramadan – A Time for Reflection, A Time For Community
Ramadan – the holiest month for Muslims around the world; the month when almost two billion Muslims around the world abstain from food, and water
June 1, 2018 8 Comments
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