Christmas is almost here! Wherever you may be as you read this, please know that I send you positive Holiday wishes. May your homes be filled with love and good health. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Read More

Hanukkah begins at sundown this Sunday, December 6th and ends on Monday, December 14th.  Hanukkah is the Jewish Feast of Lights or Feast of Dedication. The Hebrew word Hanukkah means dedication. The holiday begins on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew Month of Kislev and lasts eight days. Hanukkah usually falls in Read More

Thanksgiving Day is almost here. Turkeys are being roasted….side dishes cooked….recipes shared….and lots of desserts are being baked. But mostly, Thanksgiving is about Appreciation and Gratitude….so I want to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting my blog and reading my posts. May you and your loved ones enjoy this special American Holiday!   Read More

There are over 19 million veterans in the United States. We all have a family member, friend, neighbor or host parent who has served or is currently serving our country. Let’s all make a wish for peace today and appreciate our veterans. National Veterans Day Ceremony The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year Read More

Halloween is celebrated across the United States on October 31st. Not all, but most families will participate in some aspect of the Halloween holiday traditions. This may be a new experience for you so It is a good idea to talk to your host family ahead of time and find out how they celebrate. Like Read More

Today is Rosh HaShonah, the Jewish New Year. It is traditional to greet people by saying SHANA TOVA (a good new year) and to dip apples in honey (representing a sweet new year). Rosh HaShonah is the start of a 10 day holiday, often called the “High Holidays”. The 10 days culminates with Yom Kippor, Read More

This Monday is Labor Day and most Americans will enjoy a 3-day weekend. Banks and government offices will be closed on Monday. The history of Labor Day began in the late 1800’s when workers demanded to work no more than 8 hours a day. Now, Labor Day is mostly celebrated with bar-b-ques and backyard picnics. 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

HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY!!! Wishing everyone a wonderful family day! Enjoy!     Read More

Easter  is celebrated throughout the world by the followers of the Christian community. It is believed that this was the day when Christ was resurrected after the crucifixion. This day is of great significance in the Christian community.   Church services and festive celebrations blend together during the Easter weekend. On Easter Sunday in New Read More