by 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 […]
Christmas in Bethlehem
by 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 […]
DIY for Cross-Cultural Families: 8 Lightweight Gifts
by 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 […]
A Lebanese Christmas Celebration
by Many people in the small Texan town where I grew up didn’t know much about Lebanese culture. I was learning about my identity as a Texan with Lebanese heritage, so I did little to educate them. My mother was Lebanese and was born in Texas. Our Lebanese family had lived in Texas for over […]
Less is More – A Minimalistic Christmas
by Christmas Time While I am writing this article my mind wonders off to wonderful memories of celebrating Christmas. I get this warm feeling inside when I picture a cozy living room where an evergreen is decorated with lights and ornaments. There are presents underneath the tree and there are also stockings hanging on the […]
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