By J.G. Noll Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after driving the Greeks from the city. It consists of eight days of celebrations, to imitate the miracle at the dedication where the Jewish people had only enough oil for one night, yet it burned for eight. All over […]
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Where Do You Go in Germany When You Can’t Go Anywhere?
The best part of living in Germany is the access to affordable travel. Some cities and sights are just a day’s drive away, while other regions are only an hour-long flight. But now, in the midst of a pandemic, you can’t enjoy any of that! Luckily, however, you can still explore your own neighborhood. So […]
5 Non-Traditional Holiday Habits We Love
As we near the holidays this year, seemingly nothing is going as planned. Which might sound disheartening in the small of it. But in the grand scheme of things, 2020 is actually the perfect time to try new things. In a time when nothing is going as planned, why not switch up the holidays too?! […]
Surviving Thanksgiving Away from Home
It’s that time of year again, the holiday season is upon us. This year’s holiday season is already on the way to being different than any other year before. For military families who are living away from home, however, the holidays are a difficult time any given year. Thanksgiving is a holiday that can be […]
Predicting the Holidays with COVID: What’s Different This Year?
As the holidays near, we wonder what else is in store for 2020. A year when nothing has seemed to go as planned, it’s hard to predict anything, especially the holidays. A time when everyone has traditions and ideas about how their family will spend the most special of days. But with the coronavirus still […]
What’s New at Walt Disney World
Editor’s Note: While things have changed with Walt Disney World due to COVID, this piece on Walt Disney World’s newest attractions should give you a window into some of what to expect on your next trip, whether it is this year or sometime in the future. The post was originally written in February 2020. In […]
Tips for Setting a Festive Thanksgiving Table
How do you set your Thanksgiving table? Do you get fancy with details and go all out with personalized decor? Or do you simply put the table together nicely enough to call it a holiday? I have never hosted a “big” Thanksgiving dinner on my own, but I’ll admit that fancy table decor is just […]