With the last of the Christmas china gone, the cushions and crockery stacked, the baubles, boughs and bells packed, the table ware and linen washed, and the herculean task of putting away the Christmas tree (...only to be forgotten for another 365 days); with the feast of Epiphany, Christmas is officially done! As much as …
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Gratitude for LIFE
....and an incredible Year!With much gratitude for LIFE and all that it holds, For all the love and graces bestowed …
6 Yards of Silk
Kanjeevaram Gold, silk and tradition all weaved together to make 6 yards of silk, a signature of the land of temples, Kanchi or Kanchipuram, northeast of Tamil Nadu is world famous for kanjeevaram sarees. Originated at the time of the Pallavas and known for the grandeur in design detail and royal rich look, …
Pancake Day & Fasnacht facts
‘Shrove Tuesday’ popularly known as ‘Pancake Day’ is observed in many English-speaking countries and like many other European holidays is a pagan holiday with the customary making and eating of Sun shaped pancakes, a pagan tradition. Shrove comes from the word shrive meaning ‘confess’. Pancake day is the last day of the period of ‘Shrovetide’ …
From Curries to Kippers to Cheese and more…
As Third Culture Kids grow into Third Culture Adults Also known as global nomads, Third Culture Kids are becoming an increasing phenomenon as families go global in their quest for better jobs and career choices. “Third culture kids”, as termed by American sociologist and anthropologist, Ruth Hill Useem “refers to the children who accompany their parents into another …
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Just keep the good ones
Of American Soaps and Sitcoms And just as Sheldon and Penny have invaded our living rooms with a Big Bang not so long ago it was the umpteen cups of coffee with the hugely popular Joey and Chandler and the rest of their ‘friends’! American soaps and sitcoms have been an integral part of our …
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