Once upon a time, the hills and mountains of the Calabrian Serre were abuzz with an activity that today may be characterized as a form of industrial archeology, an out-of-doors cottage industry of carbon production. Woodsmen practiced the artisanal craft for millennia. In our times, the labor-intensive process is almost extinct. However, in Calabria, a handful of men still carry ... Read More The post Carbonai, The Last Charcoal Artisans in Calabria appeared first on Calabria: The Other Italy.| Calabria: The Other Italy
Ever wonder where the fashion expression, "You can't wear white after Labor Day" comes from? It has to do with ...| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
A group of remarkable women from Nakera, in Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu is weaving its way to national prominence. The post The Women of Nakera: Weaving success from nature’s bounty appeared first on Fiji Traveller.| Fiji Traveller
In Judaism, the house is a holy place. It’s where traditions and mitzvot are practiced and passed down. When it comes to the environment, the household is also a major driver of climate change. While there is a global push to shift from dependence on coal, oil and gas for power to renewable energy such... Read More The post Australian ‘It’s Time’ initiative encourages Jewish households to ‘electrify’ and make greener choices appeared first on eJewishPhilanthropy.| eJewishPhilanthropy
Celebrate the first day of school with a special back-to-school dinner tradition! It's a simple and meaningful way to get everyone excited for the year ahead.| The Many Little Joys
Every story has been told. Okay, maybe not, but most stories have a tradition/ influence/ history/ genre/ style that they draw upon, even if only slightly. How do you know what traditions you’re bringing to your work, and how can you use them to make your story both resonant and…| Writing Excuses
Discover Peru's rich historical and cultural treasures on a journey through these exceptional museums. The post Peru: 10 Marvelous Museums with Soul appeared first on Enchanting Travels.| Enchanting Travels
As is traditional here, I am taking advantage of the Fourth of July this week to write something about the United States, this time a brief discussion of the nature of civil-military relations in the United States. Civil-military relations (typically shortened to ‘civ-mil’ or sometimes CMR) is, simply put, the relationship between the broader civil … Continue reading Collections: The American Civil-Military Relationship→| A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry
As is traditional here, I am taking advantage of the Fourth of July this week to write something about the United States, this time a brief discussion of the nature of civil-military relations in t…| A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry
Are you someone who celebrates their birthday all month, all week, one day, or not at all? Where does your spouse land? Chances are you fall into one of these... The post Creating Your Celebration Culture appeared first on Prepare/Enrich.| Prepare/Enrich
By guest blogger Julie Hornok I wanted to provide a magical Christmas for my daughter, Lizzie, but she just wasn’t interested. I tried so hard to involve her in the same traditions I enjoyed every Christmas season, but these things had no significance to her. She had the same response year after year. She ate […] The post Two Out-of-the-Box Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Autism first appeared on National Autism Association.| National Autism Association
What, exactly, is Midsummer and why doesn't it come in the middle of the summer? Let us explain. The post Get Out Your Flower Crowns; It’s Midsummer in Sweden appeared first on Scandinavia Standard.| Scandinavia Standard
June 23rd is when Denmark celebrates Midsummer and the Saint John's Eve. Here's the story behind the traditions and where you can find your nearest bonfire.| Scandinavia Standard
Columnist Carlos Briceño is motivated to advocate for his wife by writing a letter after a disappointing exchange with a service provider.| Huntington's Disease News
Introduction Many significant movements have graced humanity through its journey from its beginning to the present. While they are all important, there are several that seem to serve in fundamental ways. The great mystical traditions, such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, have influenced our human family for 2000 years or more, their practices surviving by […]| 404 Not Found | Terri O'Fallon
Abstract: Ken Wilber expounds on five major traditions focus on ridding oneself of illusion, which prevents one from awakening. This paper summarizes these five traditions approach to awakening, and then suggests how each one is true but partial, in that they each seem to favor one of the three sets of quadratic poles, the interior/exterior, […]| 404 Not Found | Terri O'Fallon
Our trip down memory lane starts in our stomachs. With so many delicious, discontinued foods and snacks to choose from, it was hard to narrow our list down. But, we've settled on these decades-spanning, long-gone, but never forgotten treats. Tasty Products We Want Back, Stat! From all-in-one cake mixes made...| LoveToKnow from LoveToKnow
Visiting our grandparents' house was never disappointing. These are some of the weird things we loved to play with when we were kids.| LoveToKnow
A friend of mine recently lost one of her closest family members. After his memorial, there was a gathering at her house, and she came out with a white feather in her hand. She said it had slowly drifted down from the ceiling in her kitchen — as if...| LoveToKnow from LoveToKnow
Bring our your best blue and yellow; here's an explanation of the history and traditions surrounding Sveriges nationaldag. The post The National Day of Sweden appeared first on Scandinavia Standard.| Scandinavia Standard
We explain the history of this special day. Subsequent flag waving is optional. The post Constitution Day in Denmark appeared first on Scandinavia Standard.| Scandinavia Standard
Discover the new fruit cart at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit: fresh flavors, artisanal salts, and a taste of Mexico by the pool.| Velas Magazine
Happy Sunday! Can you guys believe Easter is in March this year?! I usually get my kids swimsuits and fun outdoor stuff to prep for Easter, and I am loving the swim trunks Walmart had this year! Linking everything below, hope this helps, because I know teen boys easter baskets can be the hardest ones... The post Teen Boy Easter Ideas appeared first on Twist Me Pretty.| Twist Me Pretty
The 17th of May is a big day in Norway! Find out why. The post Norwegian Constitution Day appeared first on Scandinavia Standard.| Scandinavia Standard
Every Easter, I continue my mother's tradition of baking a lamb cake using a vintage cast iron mold, making new family memories.| Life at Bella Terra
If you need a frugal, easy craft for Easter, look no further than these handmade confetti eggs. Traditionally called cascarones, the Spanish word for eggshells, these little pockets of fun are a perfect eco-friendly family craft. Learn how to make homemade confetti eggs, naturally dyed orange, and made to look like Easter carrots for the... Read More The post Homemade Confetti Eggs: Carrot Cascarones for Easter appeared first on Homestead Lady.| Homestead Lady
Four alternative Easter egg hunt ideas for a less sugary, more natural holiday celebration. Easter symbol hunt, activities & recipes!| Homestead Lady
Fried crab claws, a local favorite in its birthplace of Mobile, Alabama, are made with the best part of the crab, which has been battered and fried.| Daily Meal
Celebrate holidays in March on the homestead from all over the world & right here at home. Natural crafts, DIY fun, & delicious recipes!| Homestead Lady
Make sourdough Colomba Pasquale, a delicious Italian Easter dove bread, for the holiday season. Long fermented for a healthier treat!| Homestead Lady
Whether you're at home or abroad, you're never far away from churros. But where was this ubiquitous, delicious sweet treat actually invented?| The Takeout
In terms of beverages, diet soda is a relatively new invention. Here's the reason why a company you've never heard of came up with this innovative beverage.| The Takeout
On the first day of each month, Greeks will greet just about every single person they know and meet: “Καλό μήνα (kalo mina)” or “good month”.| Family Experiences Blog
Even if Argentine folklore is not as visible to tourists as tango, the vast majority of Argentines have tried dancing it, if only back in their school days.| Wander Argentina
It is not Christmas in our house, if we don’t have homemade Chex Mix. The kids look forward to this all year long! And it’s a definite must while we are decorating our Christmas tree. I posted this recipe many, many years ago, but Savannah had a photography project recently where she had to photograph […] The post Homemade Chex Mix Recipe appeared first on The Cottage Mama.| The Cottage Mama
I’m a HUGE fan of family traditions. I truly think traditions help families connect and ensure kids have positive memories from their childhood. I often integrate fun traditions into the different holidays throughout the year. But after seeing my kids revel at the first snowfall of the season, I decided to come up with a “Winter’s... Read More » The post Yummy and Adorable Snowman Soup – A Winter Family Tradition appeared first on B-Inspired Mama - Kids Crafts · Play & Lear...| B-Inspired Mama
In a world that often feels uncertain, it’s nice to have things you can rely on. It might sound cheesy, but perhaps Jessie Frederick, the singer and composer responsible for the Full House theme song, said it best when he asked, “Whatever happened to predictability?” Bella Grace readers know that I’m a creature of habit, […] The post Holiday Traditions I’m Most Looking Forward To first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
Every year, my family hangs up Christmas stockings as early as possible, waiting in excitement for them to be filled. The shape of the stocking itself has become a Christmas symbol, which is strange considering it would just be the shape of a regular sock at any other time of year. But that won’t stop […] The post Why Do We Hang Christmas Stockings? appeared first on Holiday Magic Hub.| Holiday Magic Hub
Tackle one of the most time-consuming tasks on your Christmas list, but do it with friends and have a blast!| Holiday Magic Hub
If your holiday budget is tight, you can still have a wonderful Christmas season with these festive, no-spend Christmas activities.| Holiday Magic Hub
Whether it’s trying new activities or switching up the usual traditions, you’ll want to start thinking about and planning now.| Prepare/Enrich
Discover Mexology Fest: a celebration of creative mixology, Mexican spirits, and the mysticism of Día de Muertos.| Velas Magazine
Our writers share their festive traditions from their part of the world that bring families together (recipes included)| Tea Journey
It’s Chinese New Year’s Eve and red envelopes are a must. As a child, I LOVED this time. Who doesn’t love getting money (but to be honest, the money always went to the parents.) N…| OFTaiwan
The Hungarian Confectioners Guild organizes a contest each year to select the cake of Hungary in time for the 20 August celebrations.| Hungarian Citizenship
This post is a brain-fart—me trying to jot a thought, lurking and seeing TTRPG folks react to GNS Theory for the upteenth time. + Context: GNS Theory seeks to frame, understand, categorise, and model tabletop roleplay—and, via this framework, suggest solutions and improvements to the craft of TTRPG design as a whole. Understanding GNS Theory, it is asserted, will allow you to create better-designed (“more coherent”) games. Edwards compares the utility of understanding GNS to that of u...| Zedeck Siew's Writing Hours
Discover the second edition of Mexology Fest, where Mexican spirits and creative cocktails celebrate culture and art.| Velas Magazine
Anyone who knows me, knows I love fun traditions and will do just about anything to make our daughters childhood fun and magical! I read about this on Tip Junkie's blog and I LOVE this idea! When you have the first snow (or anytime it snows) you take some peppermints and "plant" them outside. If you want to add even more magic you can sprinkle on some magic fertilizer (perhaps left by your Elf on the Shelf!) The fertilizer I am using is multi-colored nonpareils since Bella likes che...| Trendz and Traditionz
We just hung up our Halloween advent calendar! I searched for some fun Halloween activities to do each night and not all of them fit what I wanted, so I decided to make my own borrowing from others' ideas and adding my own. I also used a spidery font. The "Watch a Halloween show or movie" and "Read a Halloween book" are listed more than once since we are just more likely to do that on more than one occasion. It also helps for nights when you won't be able to cook or make a craft becau...| Trendz and Traditionz
It is officially fall and I am SO excited for the holiday season this year! As I mentioned in my previous post, we moved in June, so this will be the first year celebrating the holidays in our new home. Isabella started preschool and, thank God, it has been a smooth start. I prepared her for weeks by role playing (I pretend to be the child and she leaves me at school, etc.) and I can't begin to tell you how much this helped her. I also made a photo book of her classroom prior to the s...| Trendz and Traditionz
I realize that few people truly celebrate Groundhog Day, but I absolutely LOVE it! Did you know that Groundhog Day was actually Candlemas? Candlemas is a Christian holiday which celebrates one of the earliest events in the life of Jesus Christ ~ his presentation at the Temple 40 days after his birth. This was also the time that Mary was "ritual purification". Jesus was presented to Simeon. The significance of the presentation to Simeon in particular is that it was prophesied that Si...| Trendz and Traditionz
Befana comes tonight! This holiday really involves very little as far as preparation. Befana comes and leaves a basket of goodies (and some small toys if you wish). I made a broom bag with candy that I saw on Pinterest. I also left a poem/letter from Befana. Lastly, our daughter is getting three more animals to add to her Little People Zoo Talkers. Here are some pictures:| Trendz and Traditionz
The Christmas decorations are down and the mantel is now all set for New Year's Eve! I created four bags: one for each hour from 9 to 12 (of course this is 12 NOON since we do NOON Year's Eve for our toddler). The first bag is filled with fun things to wear: silly glasses, beads, hats, etc. The second bag has noise makers such as horns and clappers. The third bag has games: Pin the Nose on Frosty, the Year-in-Review BINGO I spoke about HERE, the Scavenger Hunt I blogged about HERE and...| Trendz and Traditionz
I have been crafting (and shopping!) all day long and I am really excited about what I have come up with to add to our NOON Year's celebration. First, I made this awesome centerpiece. Our daughter LOVES M&M Candies...so, I had to find a way to incorporate them into the fun! I found a HUGE champagne glass at Michael's and I had a 40% off coupon so I got it for $8. The M&Ms were on sale at Target and the party horns were a rip-off at Party City :) Here is the M&M Masterpiece"| Trendz and Traditionz
I can hardly believe that Christmas Day has come and gone! We had a fabulous Christmas this year. On Christmas Day we brought cookies to the fire department and they were so gracious and sweet. They invited our daughter to sit on the fire truck but she was too afraid. Maybe next year :) | Trendz and Traditionz
If you've never heard of tomato soup cake, soufflé salad, or bologna cake, then it's likely you haven't heard of these other popular foods from the '50s.| Tasting Table
Cheap beer is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it tastes a little lackluster. Luckily, all you need to make it better is a simple pinch of salt.| The Takeout
During the White Madonna festival Porto Venere lights up with 2000 roman torches. Learn about the Madonna Bianca legend, awe-inspiring video!| Discover Portovenere Blog
When we think of Chicago-style pizza, deep dish is likely to spring to mind. But for locals, the tavern-style pizza sits at the top of their menu.| The Takeout
One of our favorite summer traditions is our city's annual Rosefest Parade. | The Pike Fam
Discover how empathy can bridge the gap between vegans and meat-eaters. Learn effective strategies for constructive communication about veganism.| Bite Size Vegan
The 18th-century Ca’ Lunae farmhouse goes beyond the winery concept. It features a Wine Museum and produces handmade jams and liquors.| Discover Portovenere Blog
WQ #166: March 27: Beliefs/Easter Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about beliefs that inspire. On M…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Want to make your child’s visit from the Tooth Fairy extra magical? These genius Tooth Fairy ideas will give you tons of inspiration, including how to welcome her, where to place the tooth, and incredible ideas for what the Tooth Fairy leaves behind (spoiler: it doesn’t have to be money!). Pick a few of these... The post Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas & Traditions Your Kids Will Love appeared first on what moms love.| what moms love
In January, the McCarl Gallery hosted a special exhibit of vintage wedding dresses. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we look back on the development of American wedding fashions. Queen Victor…| The McCarl Coverlet Gallery - Blog
Alex Lekishon explains the male rites of passage performed every 15 years in the Maasai Mara, transitioning males to adulthood.| oliveseed
Meet our Bay Area Youth Ambassador, Nicolette Gualino, as she reflects on the essential role of trees and conservation in our changing world.| oliveseed