As traditions go, I grew up fast and formed my own family at an unusually young point in my life for choosing that sort of important lifestyle. My three children grew up with the tradition of opening one gift on Christmas Eve-pyjamas.
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In a world inundated with cheesy, paint-by-numbers Christmas films on Netflix, Klaus stands above all the rabble as a truly excellent and heartfelt Christmas story. With…
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Eating well during the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to a few healthier dessert options!
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‘Tis the Season. Handel’s Surprise Visit to Lead Paris Choral Society Messiah Sing-Along The PCS (Paris Choral Society) graciously allowed me to roam about…
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Le Bon Marché – Green and gold, the Christmas windows we all want to see. The theme is Mon Bon Sapin (My good fir ‘Christmas’ tree….
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Everyone’s heard of the wacky adventures of Kevin McCallister and the traps he set up for the Wet (a.k.a. Sticky) Bandits in Home Alone…
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As Strasbourg celebrates its 27th year as the Capitale de Christmas, it upholds its centuries old status as a market town and is simultaneously…
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I was not surprised to hear the words “Your bag is overweight,” when checking in for my flight to Chicago to spend Christmas with…
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On this cold evening of December 3rd, the flame of one candle severs the darkness and eases the chill. It is the first Sunday…
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Winter’s hold Is deep Suggesting it Will not let go This time The ice will never thaw Life will always be hard Hope is…
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According to the official Strasbourg Christmas market website: “It was in Strasbourg in 1570 that the very first edition of the oldest Christmas market in…
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According to the official Strasbourg Christmas market website, “It was in Strasbourg in 1570 that the very first edition of the oldest Christmas market in Europe took place, then called the “Christkindelsmärik” (market of the Infant Jesus). Since that time until now, Strasbourg has continued the tradition of a traditional, authentic, warm and generous Alsatian Christmas.”
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