Happy Holidays!!
“During holidays, leisure replaces work as a priority. You are filled with the enthusiasm to explore, travel and learn. So indulge in laziness. Spend time with your loved ones and let your heart dance.” - Roger Bannister
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Best Christmas Movies: The Top 25
So what if Christmas movies can be a bit sappy? They warm our hearts, restore our faith in humanity and generally bring joy to the world. We’ve unwrapped the top 25 big-screen Christmas flicks of all time (sorry ‘Charlie Brown’ lovers, no TV specials here), all the way down to No. 1. Behold the 25 best Christmas movies ever.
Christmas in Mexico
From December 16th to Christmas Eve, children often perform the ‘Posada’ processions or Posadas. Posada is Spanish for Inn or Lodging. There are nine Posadas. These celebrate the part of the Christmas story where Joseph and Mary looked for a room in an Inn. For the Posadas, the outside of houses are decorated with evergreens, moss and paper lanterns. More tradition from our southern neighbor . . .
All About Boxing Day
Boxing Day takes place on December 26th and is only celebrated in a few countries. It was started in the UK about 800 years ago, during the Middle Ages. It was the day when the alms box, collection boxes for the poor often kept in churches, were traditionally opened so that the contents could be distributed to poor people. Some churches still open these boxes on Boxing Day. More according to Wikipedia . . .
Interesting Tradition: The Taffy Pull in Canada
The custom of an annual taffy pull, or ‘la tire’ is believed to have been started by Marguerite Bourgeoys; one of the builders of Montreal, and founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame; who used the event to help bring young couples together in an innocent, but fun, atmosphere. Not surprisingly, it was always held on November 25, the feast day of Saint Catherine, the patron saint of unmarried women. How does it work?
The Values of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture among African American people as well as Africans throughout the world African community. These values are called the Nguzo Saba which in Swahili means the Seven Principles. Developed by Dr. Karenga, the Nguzo Saba stand at the heart of the origin and meaning of Kwanzaa, for it is these values which are not only the building blocks for community but also serve to reinforce and enhance them. Learn about the seven values and more about Kwanzaa here . . .
Birthday of the Week: December 24th
A Capricorn born on December 24 is a quixotic, changeable individual that is as much an enigma to themselves as to everyone else. They have magnetism and the potential to lead but are often confused about priorities and can end up following someone less talented than themselves. They don’t give way to the usual Capricornian obsession to follow the status quo.
Recipes: Foods for Hanukkah
While potato pancakes (levivot or latkes) and jelly doughnuts (sufganiot) are the most popular Hanukkah treats, there are many more delicious traditional and contemporary Jewish holiday recipes that can add flavor to your Hanukkah celebration. Get them Here . . .
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