Holiday Traditions

Mexican Christmas Cookbook In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th to January 6th. From December 16th to Christmas Eve, children often perform the 'Posada' processions or Posadas which is Spanish for Inn or Lodging. There are nine Posadas. These celebrate the part of the Christmas story where Joseph and Mary looked for somewhere to stay. For the Posadas, the outside of houses are decorated with evergreens, moss and paper lanterns. In each Posada, children are given candles and a board, with painted clay figures of Mary riding on a donkey and Joseph to carry through the streets...

🎄 “A dash of flour, a pinch of stage fright, and a whole lot of love.” ❄️ Shy small-town baker, Janine Massey has a secret crush on Alex Hendricks, her best friend and Winterhaven’s handsome drama teacher. When Alex is cast as Mr. Darcy in the town’s Christmas play, Janine reluctantly steps into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes—and possibly into true love. As rehearsals heat up and snowflakes fall, Janine and Alex discover a chemistry that goes beyond the stage. But with a big-city theater group eyeing Alex's talent and a sophisticated talent scout determined to whisk him away to...

Did you know Christmas wasn’t always about jolly Santas and sparkling trees? Beneath the tinsel and cheer lies a dark and fascinating history filled with ghosts, witches, and sinister folklore. Dark Christmas: The Sinister Origins of Your Holiday Traditions dives deep into the eerie tales and forgotten rituals that shaped the holiday season as we know it today. Explore spine-chilling stories of Krampus, the Christmas devil, and Frau Perchta, the belly-slitting witch. Discover why we hang stockings, the creepy roots of Christmas trees, and the haunting legends of the Wild Hunt and Mari ...

Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul will encourage listeners to stay upbeat, because there's always a brighter way to look at life. This collection includes 32 Stories of Christmas humor, memories, and holiday traditions.

What kind of games will you play at your birthday party? From musical chairs to sack racing, games make birthdays fun. Learn about indoor and outdoor games to play on your special day.

Opposites attract and sparks fly in the delightful small town of Christmas Creek. Holly Jolly lives for Christmas. It’s the only time of the year, as far as she’s concerned. Gordon Gills doesn’t need a reason to hate the holiday season. He doesn’t see the point. Gordon returns to the mansion he inherited and finds Holly making a mess with her Christmas decorations. Unfortunately, his great-aunt’s will stipulates that he must make merry every Christmas if he wants to keep his inheritance. Holly is determined to infect the grouchy Gordon with every dose of Christmas cheer she can ...

Daniel West has a problem... The woman he’s secretly been in love with since middle school has no interest in romance or marriage. Michelle Dennis has only ever seen their relationship as best friends, and has told Daniel repeatedly that she doesn’t want to get married or have children. Not being able to turn her heart toward his is yet another failure in his life, and he finally gives up on having any chance with her so thoroughly, that he allows his friend and co-worker to pursue her. Michelle carries a secret, too, the only one she’s never told Daniel. Her adamant insistence that ...

It’s time to celebrate Ramadan. For one month, Muslims don’t eat or drink for most of the day. They pray and help the poor. Muslims focus on being thankful during this important Islamic holiday.

The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.

A young tween waxes eloquent about the changes her family has gone through over the years, using the seasons as a background for her reflective poem.

🎄 Experience the Magic of Christmas in Every Verse Immerse yourself in a heartwarming journey that captures the essence of the holiday season with The Spirit of Christmas: Poems for All by Gresham Hall. This enchanting collection transcends boundaries and unites readers through the universal themes of love, joy, hope, and togetherness. ✨ A Celebration of Global Traditions and Universal Emotions Gresham Hall masterfully weaves together a rich tapestry of poems that reflect the diverse ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. From the quiet serenity of a snowy countryside to the ...

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

Journey to the center of Venice, Italy! And if you've yet to experience this hypnotic, floating city, what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, five-day guide to Venice - one of the world's most unique cities to visit.

Dive into the magical world of family holidays with Grandparents and Holidays, a heartwarming eBook designed to bring generations closer through timeless traditions. Whether you're looking to create new memories or enhance your festive celebrations, this book offers a treasure trove of ideas that cater to families of all backgrounds. Begin your journey in the Introduction to Festive Family Traditions, where you'll discover the profound impact of holiday rituals and learn how to build unbreakable bonds across generations. Setting the Stage with Grandparents will guide you in incorporating ...

Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ guide to Chinese cuisine and table manners, traditions and customs, holidays and festivals, behavior and etiquette, Peking opera, Chinese humor and jokes. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you ...

Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Few men can stand up to Carla Dennis’s strict standards of character. Jake Harrison, her new brother-in-law, is one of the many who fall way short in Carla’s eyes, made worse because of a couple of “facts” about him. she thought she gleaned at her sister’s wedding several months ago. This has made life much more difficult for Jake, as he fell for the stubborn, unbending woman the minute he set eyes on her almost a year ago. No longer willing to live with the frustration any longer, he determines to set Carla straight about her misunderstanding and then wash his hands of her for ...

Dive into the heart of an Australian Christmas with A Perfectly Imperfect Christmas, a touching collection of four magical realism stories that explore the nuances of family, tradition, and the beauty of imperfection. Follow Marjorie, a grandmother grappling with the weight of familial expectations as she seeks to redefine Christmas for her daughter and granddaughter. Discover Olivia, a young girl navigating the transition from childhood wonder to the realities of growing up, while encouraging her mother to reclaim her lost creative spark. Journey alongside Sarah, a single mom finding ...