X:Xmas celebration. Abroad wala Xmas celebration. My first Xmas experience in the USA

by Alpana, in category Musings

Abroad wala Xmas celebrations. My first Xmas experience in the USA

These last six alphabets are the trickiest ones. For Letter X and my theme, I can think of only Xmas. In the C post, I talked about the cultural and emotional side of festivals for Indians here. The same applies to American festivals for people over here. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two major festivals.… Read More

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A shift in the holiday spirits – Are they becoming too commercialized?

by Alpana, in category Musings

Are holidays becoming too commercialized?

A shift in the holiday spirits – Are they becoming too commercialized? Here is the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la…. In recent years, you may have noticed how early the Christmas music starts playing in our grocery stores, and malls begin to promote holiday sales. Right after Halloween, Christmas Tree secures its place right… Read More