Finished putting away your Christmas decorations yet? While the holidays are officially over for Americans, much of the rest of the Christian world is still going strong, and Christmas won’t officially end until Three Kings Day on January 6th. Celebrated…
How does the rest of the world celebrate the New Year? Well, first of all, a big chunk of the world does not celebrate it on January 1st. But those countries that do (mostly in the Western Hemisphere) have a…
Looking for an easy new tradition to add to your Christmas celebrations? In England, Christmas Crackers — tubes with paper hats, riddles, treats and small toys — are an important part of any Christmas party. Crackers are easily found all…
When my Japanese friends offered to teach me to make sushi a few years ago, I was really excited. Not just because I love sushi, but because when most of your family is gluten-free, new lunch options are really, really…
December 13th marks the feast day of Saint Lucia. This holiday celebrates Lucia of Syracuse, whom folklore tells us was a Roman Christian who helped hide another Christian family in the catacombs. Because she needed her hands free for carrying…
Growing up, my favorite part of the Christmas season was celebrating Advent, the four Sundays before Christmas. This is a common practice in Austria, where my Dad lived in his early twenties, and in many European countries. Every Sunday we…
[Thursday, October 23rd] is Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, Diwali is a celebration of the victory of Good over Evil, Knowledge over Ignorance and Light over Darkness. Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated by lighting…
November 1st is Dia de los Muertos. Celebrated primarily in Mexico and the southwestern United States, The Day of the Dead is a day for remembering and celebrating lost loved ones. (It is emphatically NOT “Mexican Halloween.”) In Mexico, families…
This week the Highchair Travelers set off for Brazil for some Brigadeiro! Incredibly popular in Brazil, these easy chocolate truffles are a constant at any party or festival. Simple to make and fun for kids, brigadeiro are a delicious first…
Located on the Northwest coast of the African continent, Morocco is known for its music, its gorgeous tiled mosaic work and its food. Since it’s an almost entirely Muslim country, it’s no surprise that Moroccan food is heavily influenced by…