Joy shares today of Christmas huts and Christmas music and what Christmas is like in Indonesia. Spending Christmas in another country can be a little sad if you’re away from your family, or it can be very exciting and interesting. Our first Christmas in Java, Indonesia gave us some very neat opportunities. 80% of Indonesia […]
Holidays around here are more often than not filled with baloons, decor, fun treats, gifts, friends, smiles, laughs and great memories. There are so many great holiday activities in our list of family traditions for the holidays. Join us as we share the fun with you!
What is Christmas Like in Ecuador?
Today’s guest, Connie of ThereGoesConnie.com, answers first hand the question What is Christmas like in Ecaudor? and shares some of their delightful traditions. When I think back to the Christmases I spent in Ecuador versus the many I’ve spent in the States, I remember that Ecuador had more nativity scenes (pesebres) and fewer Christmas trees. […]
What is An Aussie Christmas Like?
Join me today, as we visit Renata, of Sunnyside Farm in Australia to learn what an Aussie Christmas looks like! Tentatively Jack opened his eyes. The sound of a kookaburra laughing came from somewhere outside his window indicating that summer storms were likely to roll in later in the day. As memory came to him, excitement coursed through […]
Christmas Around the World Giveaway
Christmas is my MOST favorite time of the year! I love the stories, the lights, the sweets, the traditions and the gifts! And I love that it’s all rooted in the BEST story ever told, our Savior’s birth. We even have an ongoing series about Christmas on the blog! Christmas Around the World Fun A […]
Friendsgiving: How to Entertain Guests After Dinner
Whether you call it Thanksgiving, or celebrate with friends for Friendsgiving, it’s often the after dinner entertainment that knocks the wind out of our sails. We’ve spent all our time and energy preparing food, decor and dessert, and now that it’s over, kids are full of energy and ready to go… adults are ready to […]
How to Create a Christmas Market at Home
Today, we join Erin Salazar of Early Star Creative on a walk through a Christmas Market in Vienna, Austria, and learn how to re-create the Christmas experience with our kids using a bit of creativity at home. One of the most delightful aspects of visiting Europe in the weeks leading up to Christmas is the […]
How to Have Happy Holidays
There is nothing as magical, or as tiring, as a busy Christmas season. If we’re not careful we can add so many unnecessary extras to our schedules and budgets that it becomes more of a rat race than a restful holiday. And when we’re tired, our attitude and responses tend to be the first things […]
Inspired Autumn Tree of Thanks and Table Decor
Inspired to be Thankful Autumn is perhaps my favorite time of year. I grew up in the mountains on the East Coast where the cool mornings would smell fresh and crisp. The leaves would all be dressed in their party best. It looked just like God had dumped a crayon box out over the hills […]
What is Christmas Eve Like in Greece?
Today’s post shares the celebratons of Christmas Eve In Greece by Jenivieve Elly of Homeschool Educational Resources The country of Greece and the Grecian Islands seethe with colorful, vibrant culture. At the beating heart of Grecian culture is the church, and the Christian Faith. Every month, there are several “name day” celebrations, which celebrate the different […]
Gingerbread, an International Christmas Tradition
Today on our tour of Christmas around the World, we are learning about an international tradition: Gingerbread! We have partnered with Oriental Trading for his post. All opinions and use ideas are our own. Gingerbread History: The story of the Gingerbread Boy is an internationally known story. The retelling often happens at Christmas as many countries have […]
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