March 20th through 22st is a very special time for many people around the world. Not only is it the time of spring equinox, but it is a time for Naw-Ruz (Nowruz) – New Year – which is celebrated in many countries. It is a beautiful festival, adorned with gorgeous decorations, filled with gifts and […]
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Purim (פורים), the Festival of Lots, is a joyous, springtime holiday that is cherished by Jewish children throughout the world. It is a noisy, fun-filled affair involving the traditional telling of the Purim story, costumes, gift-giving to friends and those in need, and eating a festive meal with family and friends. Purim is celebrated according
Way back, an undisclosed number of years ago (who wants to hint at their age after a certain point, right?!), I was a beginning Speech-Language Pathologist, experiencing all the thrills of a new career… and all the challenges, too. One of the biggest challenges of those first few months was a particular adult client
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Mawlid Al Nabi in 2015 will occur on Saturday, January 3. Mawlid Al Nabi is an observance of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) by most Muslims around the world. It takes place on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, the 3rd month in an Islamic year. Since Islam is
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One of our biggest concerns as expat parents is assimilating our own culture in our lives, as much as we love learning about other cultures, especially of our host country. Depending on where you live, this may be a difficult or easy task. Some countries are open about allowing different cultures to thrive, while others
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