Every family and culture has their own Christmas
traditions. Embrace those of your host family and share some of your own.
traditions. Embrace those of your host family and share some of your own.
Monthly Archives: December 2011
22 December – the First Day of Winter
Animals handle cold winter weather in a variety of ways. Some
travel to a warmer climate. Others grow thicker fur coats so they can stay warm
and active during the winter. Many animals hibernate during the coldest weather
– they spend the warmer months eating and storing as much body fat as they can
and then live off this extra weight as they sleep. Au pairs…do not hibernate
this winter…call a new au pair or someone you haven’t met yet and go get a hot
chocolate. And be sure to dress in layers to stay comfortable both indoors and out!
Chanukah Celebration begins 21 December
Chanukah is a Jewish celebration, also known as the Festival of
Lights. Chanukah starts at sundown today and lasts for eight days. It is
traditional to exchange gifts or gelt (Yiddish for money) in the form
of real coins or chocolate wrapped in gold foil, to play a game of put-and-take
with a four sided top called a dreidel, and to light candles each
night.
2011 International Thanksgiving Dinner
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner was amazing. Au Pair in America counsleors provided the turkeys, that were skillfully carved by Jim Hamlin, and lots of apple cider. Au Pairs, who were asked to bring side dishes and desserts, outdid themselves with a wonderful array of treats from around the world. We all ate well, some discovered new foods, and everyone agreed that it was a most enjoyable evening.
Here’s the link to the 2011 International Thanksgiving Photo Album: http://s791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/MS-APIA/2011%20International%20Thanksgiving%20Dinner/?albumview=slideshow