Today is Veteran’s Day. American’s take a moment today to appreciate all those who have served in the armed forces to provide us with the safety and freedom this country enjoys.  Many of us  have a family member, friend, neighbor or host parent who has served or is currently serving our country. Let’s all make Read More

Donald Trump won America’s Election for President. He will be sworn in on January 20, 2017. In the meantime, he will be called The President-Elect.     Read More

After a long campaign, Americans are hopeful that  we’ll know the results of this important election before we go to sleep tonight.  Voting is very important and is the core of any democratic country. If you are eligible to vote, did you???? Read More

Halloween or Hallow e’en is a celebration observed in a number of countries including the United States on October 31st. Halloween has a special significance for children, who dress in funny or ghostly costumes and knock on neighborhood doors shouting “Trick or Treat!” Pirates and princesses, ghosts and witches all hold bags open to catch Read More

Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, has died after 70 years as head of state. The 88-year-old king was widely revered but had been in poor health in recent years, making few public appearances. He was viewed by his subjects as a stabilizing influence in a country that saw numerous military coups during Read More

Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries in the Americas and elsewhere which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus‘ arrival in and the discovery of the American Continent on October 12, 1492. The landing is celebrated as “Columbus Day” in the United States, as Read More

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sunday October 2nd and ends in the evening of Tuesday October 4th. The customs and symbols of Rosh Hashanah reflect the holiday’s dual emphasis on both happiness and humility. Customs observed on Rosh Hashanah include the sounding of the shofar (a musical horn) and eating special foods including round Read More

Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed Read More

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the most important voice of the American civil rights movement, which worked for equal rights for all. He was famous for using nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice.  He also did all he could to make people realize that “all men are created equal.” Because of Read More

As we say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016, I’d like to wish each of you a healthy and happy New Year! I hope 2016 will bring more peace into the world. Certainly, cultural exchange is one way of building that! Best wishes, Paulette         Read More