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Mexico’s Alternative to Halloween – Dia de Muertos

October 24, 2009 By 3 Comments
Dia de Muertos altar

I’m not a big fan of Halloween.  It’s not for any particular religious or cultural reason, I just don’t like dressing up in costumes and begging for candy.  OK, as adults that’s not exactly how we celebrate Halloween, but I don’t particularly care for the adult version of the holiday either. But, this is a [...]

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Happy Chinese New Years!

January 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Never one to pass by an excuse for a celebration, today also gives you another shot at making some more resolutions. And it’s a very big welcome to Lunar Year 4047, the Year of the Ox. In the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work.  Sounds like a [...]

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Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day Mummers Parade

December 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Oh to be a Mummer, now that New Year’s is almost here! This is the 103rd year for Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day Mummers Parade, and this is one of those festivities that sound like so much fun.  I’m hoping that a few of my Philly readers chime in here and let me know if it’s [...]

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