A birthday party is now like a wedding or a corporate event – a big production number. There are all kinds of “suppliers” vying for space in a child’s special day and a slice of the proud parents’ budget. There are caterers, coordinators, and stylists making sure that the venue looks beautiful and picture-perfect. There are magicians, bounce inflatables, face painting … [Read more...]
Love Songs for My Children
I have a love song for each of my children. When they are distressed and bawling their hearts out, I gather them in my arms and I sing to them “their” song. When they are sleepy but fighting to keep their eyes open, I sing them to sleep. When my heart is overflowing with love and a million “I love yous” is not enough, I sing. I sing my love, I sing my joy, I sing, I … [Read more...]
The Tradition of Luminarias
In search of books for our Christmas Learning Basket, I came across The Christmas Path: A Legend of the Luminarias by Sue Wright. I have never heard of luminarias as part of Christmas tradition before, and I was promptly intrigued. The Tradition According to the book, the lighting of luminarias, or candle lanterns, along walkways during the … [Read more...]
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