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Christmas in Europe is really something special. There is a general sense of excitement and joy as people welcome this season. German culture holds many traditions and festivities close to heart, without which it would simply not be Christmas. Both the Advent wreath and the traditional Christmas Markets are non-negotiable here in Germany. The Christmas markets especially are not to be missed. Spending a holiday […]
As an expat, especially as an expat away from “home” during Christmas, you sometimes just have to laugh. You laugh not to make fun, and not because something is “wrong”. You laugh just because it’s different … and in acknowledging this, you can find joy in the differences. For Dana, this means having a good laugh at the local trash calendar: “It’s beginning to look […]
Since 2012, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday is the kick off to the charitable season called Giving Tuesday. It was originally begun as a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy. As the world begins its mad dash to gear up for Christmas, Giving Tuesday encourages us to enter the holiday season with the right focus – a reminder and […]
