Holidays

Put a little more enjoyment into your Christmas season

I hosted a white elephant exchange a few weeks ago. One of my friends who attended, Nancy, told me that, on the way to the party, she’d had a conversation with her little 8-year-old girl to prepare her for the event. “Now remember,” she said, “you might not end up getting what you want. Your… Read More Put a little more enjoyment into your Christmas season

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Holidays, Seasonal Activities

The symbolism of the advent wreath

One of my favorite Christmas decorations is the advent wreath. Every year as a child, I would look forward to unwrapping my parent’s wreath, the one with all the angels carved around the edges. When Michael and I got married, a new advent wreath for our home was one of the first things I purchased.… Read More The symbolism of the advent wreath

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Holidays

What I’m looking forward to this Advent season

Advent – the four weeks before Christmas – is a time of expectation and excitement. It is a time to reflect on the past and anticipate the future. Since the first day of Advent begins this Sunday, I’m dedicating this week’s articles to the occasion. One of the things I love about Advent is that… Read More What I’m looking forward to this Advent season

Holidays, Local activities

Things to do in Atlanta for the 4th of July

Our nation’s birthday is just around the corner! Many people enjoy celebrating this holiday quietly with friends or family. If that’s you, more power to you. However, many others like to go out and enjoy, among many other things, a big fireworks display on independence day. If that’s you, I’ve already done the legwork for… Read More Things to do in Atlanta for the 4th of July