Everyone looks forward to cracking open a fortune cookie after finishing a mouthwatering Chinese meal. What does the future hold (“You will meet a handsome stranger”)? What handy bit of wisdom awaits (“A closed mouth gathers no feet”)? While we all enjoy these fun and pithy messages, it’s logical to assume fortune cookies are a … Continue reading [crunchy review] Fortune Cookies for Everyone! by Mia Wenjen and Colleen Kong-Savage| Jama's Alphabet Soup
Come November 1-2, Mexicans and other Latino communities around the world will be observing Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a traditional fiesta to honor and remember deceased loved ones. Celebra…| Jama's Alphabet Soup
“October is the treasure of the year,/And all the months pay bounty to her store . . . ” ~ Paul Laurence Dunbar 1. Happy October!! Surely the prettiest fall month. Poland-based artist Asia Spettel’s cozy “cottagecore” paintings are the perfect way to celebrate the season. I couldn’t find any information online about her other … Continue reading nine cool things on a tuesday| Jama's Alphabet Soup
In less than a week, millions of Koreans will be celebrating Chuseok, a mid-Autumn harvest festival that’s one of the biggest holidays of the year. They will travel from all over to visit their ancestral hometowns, where they’ll spend time with their families, honor their ancestors and share a big feast. Since my family didn’t … Continue reading [review] Giving Thanks with Halmoni by Kathleen Choi, Sook Nyul Choi and Il Sung Na| Jama's Alphabet Soup
