I grew up in a Norwegian American home. My maternal and paternal great grandparents emigrated to the United States in the mid-1880s. Many of the foods that I consider comfort foods are of Scandinavian origin. While family recipes have been passed down through the generations, sadly other traditions have slowly been lost. My ancestral heritage is …
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Eid Al Adha is a big celebration for Muslims all over the world. During this festival, we remember the prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah. The story goes that Ibrahim, peace be upon him, was ordered to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test of his obedience to Allah. As he was about to do it, a …
People in Sumatra, Indonesia, especially the Malay ethnic group, have a unique way of celebrating special days and events. They make lots of flower eggs and share them with guests at weddings, birthday parties, baby showers and religious events. The egg that is hung on the stalk symbolizes fertility while the flower represents beauty. Each …
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Bring cultural diversity and international spirit to your Thanksgiving with these five easy kid crafts. Bonus: All of these kid crafts can be made with basic materials you probably already have! They involve minimal mess and are simple enough for most kids to complete on their own. (Another thing to be thankful for!) Don’t forget …
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Holi (pronounced “hoh-lee”) is a fun festival for young people that is celebrated widely in India to mark the first day of Spring. In India, Holi is celebrated by throwing colored powders on each other and dancing and frolicking around from dawn until dusk. Flower petals and rice may also be thrown, and water …
