Behind the scenes (and in front of them) at 5min
Posted in 5min on Oct 11th, 2009
Coming from the New World myself, it was quite a shock to meet people that cared little or simply knew nothing about Columbus Day. After all, if he hadn’t discovered America, the Swiss wouldn’t have made chocolate (yes, cacao comes from the Mayas), and call it tomayto or tomahto, potayto or potahto, neither of these [...]
I have to shout this from the roof tops “I love Lola Berry”
why I don’t know! I am a fully cynical person who avoids all things cutesy, adorable and talkative (basically anything that reminds me of my girly self). I really should find her annoying, but I don’t! She knows way too much cool stuff! [...]
Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor, said: “Labor day differs in every essence from the other holidays of the year in any country. All other holidays are more or less connected with conflicts and battles of man’s prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by [...]
In a world where being mean to girls has become a national sport, it’s always nice to close your eyes and think about the only guy that will never betray you. The one that will always support you, no matter what, and that will think only the best of you: your dad.
Coming from a family [...]
If you’re not Canadian you’re probably not in the habit of celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday. I have to admit that my first Victoria Day revolved mostly around making plans for the long weekend; not much thought was given to her highness. Just about everything in Canada is named after Victoria and so it only made [...]
Posted in Holidays on May 7th, 2009
Although my mom keeps on saying that Mothers Day is a commercial holiday and that it has no meaning for her, I know that she’s secretly waiting for a small surprise: maybe a Clinique Travel Kit, a Laura Ashley Home Fragrance Set, or a relaxing day at the Spa.
And the truth is, she deserves it. [...]
Posted in Holidays on Apr 6th, 2009
If there’s something I’m not good at is on being part of a group. Anything that involves more than three people, singing and smiling, turns me into Melvin Udall.
That’s why I enjoy spending Passover back home, where my dad reads a very short version of the Haggadah and where the gefilte fish doesn’t taste [...]
Who hasn’t been creeped out at least a little by the ominous call, “Beware the Ides of March”? While there is nothing particularly creepy about today, March 15th in the Roman calendar – originally dubbed Idus Martias in Latin – signified a festive hoopla in honor of the Roman god Mars, with a glorious military [...]
Posted in News on Feb 1st, 2009
Many of you may have seen the comedy Groundhog Day, in which Bill Murray plays a conceited TV weatherman who is sentenced to live and re-live the same awful day over and over and over. The bad part? He’s snowed in and stuck in Punxsutawney, PA. The good part? Well, at least he learns to [...]
Whether you’re waiting for Santa or the Holiday Armadillo, it’s holiday season! December is here, with all its spirit: days off from work, delicious food, and family meetings.
It’s the time for latkes, fried okra, and gingerbread cookies . For stockings, kawadi and dreidels!
So, put a smile on your face, and enjoy the lights [...]
