Not everyone knows that December 15th is International Tea Day. I hadn’t known it myself if it weren’t for the fact that we had such a great post about coffee and since I am a tea drinker, I thought I’d check. Wikipedia explains: “International Tea Day is a day observed since 2005 in many tea […]
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Easter is coming! On April 21st, people around the world will be celebrating with various traditions. From the Easter Bilby of Australia to Mexican cascerones, each culture has its own unique way to celebrate. However, one commonality is that we all celebrate with food. In Sweden, they eat a Smorgasbord, in the United States, a
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Christmas has gone by in the blink of an eye, and before we know it it will be Easter. But, before that, many people around the world will observe Lent. Although as a Muslim I don’t observe it, being from Poland there’s one tradition associated with Lent that I still cultivate: Fat Thursday. Fat Thursday is
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I was talking to my British friend the other day about our families’ Christmas traditions. The number of unique dishes that traditionally have to be placed on the table during Christmas in Poland got a bit of a giggle, but it was the hay placed under the tablecloth that got her choking on her lunch.
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Parenting abroad is tough for anyone, but it can be especially lonely for expat dads. Here is a look at expat fatherhood and why it can be so difficult. When you’re thinking of moving abroad with your family, one of the most important factors to consider is social life quality in your destination country. Is
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