Yes! It’s that time of year again. For me, born and raised in Denmark but now resident in the UK, there is no excuse like Christmas to re-connect with my roots and take a stroll down memory lane with some favourite activities that are specifically linked to my memories of ‘home’. It’s not that I … Continue reading It’s time for Christmas ‘Hygge’
Tag: traditional holidays
CHRISTMAS IN TRINIDAD
Christmas is a very special time in Trinidad and Tobago. In the weeks leading up to Christmas Day, companies and families hold many parties. Festive activities include exchanging presents and singing Christmas songs. The television and radio stations play Christmas carols and songs as well as traditional and contemporary carols from the USA. A piece of … Continue reading CHRISTMAS IN TRINIDAD
Surviving the Holidays
So, we survived Halloween. Whew! Now, comes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. As we move into the Holiday Season life tends to get a little more hectic and chaotic. We pressure ourselves to get that perfect gift, prepare an impeccable Thanksgiving feast, bake the picture-perfect pie, and be the ideal parent, spouse and friend. The … Continue reading Surviving the Holidays