The holidays are here, but not everything brings good cheer! What do you do when you don’t agree with popular holiday traditions? One expat mom in the Netherlands shares her tips. “Phew, he’s gone,” I sigh with relief. “Who’s gone?” asks my husband. “You know who.” The “you know who” I have in mind is […]
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Generously scattered around the Netherlands at this time of year are oliebollen stands. You will find these sweet Dutch treats at winter fairs and Christmas markets and in any town centre. However, you can also make your own with this recipe. The Dutch Doughnut Olibollen are deep fried dough balls, usually covered in icing sugar.
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Γεια σας! Hello! Welcome to Greece – the southernmost country in Europe. It is divided into the mainland, the peninsula south of the mainland called the Peloponnese, and the thousands of islands in the seas around it. Greece is one of the oldest countries in Europe, with a history going back thousands of years. Ancient Greek culture
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As you might imagine, being able to spend Christmas in Bethlehem is a very unique and special experience. In 1999, I found myself on Christmas Eve at the Church of the Nativity, along with thousands of other individuals, literally, from around the world. This is one of the many things that makes Christmas in Bethlehem
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There are so many clever DIY gifts out there on the internet, but I’ve been on the lookout for DIY, lightweight (weigh less than 100 grams), and upcycled gifts you’d actually be happy to receive. Bonus points for gifts that don’t take too long to make. I don’t know about you, but I sure hate
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