Celebrations happening during holidays
Paraphrasing a famous Tolstoy quote, all happy families are rich in traditions. Here in Boston, with the abundance of natural and cultural resources, it is easy to create your own family traditions for each season. (Read about our Fall and Summer favorites; spring list will be my new challenge next year). Here is my list […]
Holiday Winter Traditions in and around Boston. Read More »
I might be biased, but there is a hardly a better place to experience everything that 4th of July weekend has to offer than in and around Boston. Here are just some ideas for you on where to take your family next weekend in Boston, Rhode Island and Western Massachusetts. (Photo credit: Angela Tseng of Mommy
Boston Weekend. 4th of July. Read More »
Mother’s Day weekend is a perfect “calendar” excuse to spend time with the moms in our lives (not that we need an excuse to do it – but there is nothing wrong with using one for everybody’s benefit and enjoyment!) The possibilities in our town this weekend (and pretty much any weekend) are endless, and many fun
Boston Weekend. Mother’s Day. Read More »
You may know by now, that my goal is to inspire you to celebrate every weekend (and beyond). So there was no way we could have missed an opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day (also known as simply “March 8” in some Eastern European countries). Historically, Women’s Day first appeared in the early 20th century in the US to
High Tea at Taj Boston. Read More »
Valentine’s Day is another great excuse to tell people in your life that you love them – and – to do it with some home-made sweets guilt-free . Here are three Valentine’s treats ideas that Vit and I have made for our kids- over the last couple of Valentines. Idea No. 1. Mini-Pavlova Meringue Hearts with Whipped
Home-made Valentine’s Treat Ideas – Make Them for Your Kids or for the Kids in You! Read More »
Celebration of the New Year is one of my most enjoyable memories from Soviet childhood. There was the New Year tree (basically, a Christmas tree- but without a religious “affiliation”); there were presents from “Father Frost” (basically, a Santa Claus) and an all-night-long celebration of food and friends. Specifically for kids, there was a tradition
First Night, at Home. Jews light Hanukah candles for 8 nights, so it is only appropriate to have several Hanukah celebrations. It is actually important to mark all eight nights with a special Hanukah prayer and candle lighting- by adding one more candle each night until all eight are lit (actually, all nine, since the
Hanukah Miracles.
Two Celebrations. Read More »