Family Traditions

Why I'm Reflecting on Whether I Want to Be a Mother This Lunar New Year

Jan 29, 2025

Why I'm Reflecting on Whether I Want to Be a Mother This Lunar New Year

I'm not sure exactly when it started, but in the last two years, the universe began putting pregnant women all around me.

My Family's Hanukkah Traditions Are a Reminder to Connect With My Culture

Dec 30, 2024

My Family's Hanukkah Traditions Are a Reminder to Connect With My Culture

It's perhaps not surprising that Hanukkah gets the short end of the stick when it comes to the much-beloved winter holidays.

For South Asians, Money Talk With Family Can Be Difficult — but It's Crucial

Apr 8, 2024

For South Asians, Money Talk With Family Can Be Difficult — but It's Crucial

The rules of the game for smart saving have changed.

The Meaning Behind the Claddagh Ring You're Seeing Everywhere

Jun 13, 2022

The Meaning Behind the Claddagh Ring You're Seeing Everywhere

The meaning of the Irish Claddagh ring is both special and sentimental.

Why Semana Santa Was More Than Spring Break in My Household

Mar 21, 2022

Why Semana Santa Was More Than Spring Break in My Household

While most kids were on Spring Break enjoying a few days off from school, visiting their grandparents, or going somewhere warm, for me, in the Dominican Republic, it was about more than that.

Yes, I Hide a Pickle in My Christmas Tree, and Once You Know Why, I Bet You Will Too

Nov 9, 2021

Yes, I Hide a Pickle in My Christmas Tree, and Once You Know Why, I Bet You Will Too

Most of my favorite holiday traditions revolve around Christmas ornaments — we always scout them on family vacations so we have reminders of all the places we've visited, each of my kids gets a special annual ornament to hang that will one day be among the starter ornaments for their own trees, and we make ornaments as gifts for grandparents every year.

Keke Palmer Shares How She's Staying Cozy and Embracing Traditions This Holiday Season

Nov 1, 2021

Keke Palmer Shares How She's Staying Cozy and Embracing Traditions This Holiday Season

There's no one right way to celebrate the holidays — what makes this time of year special are the unique traditions each family shares to get into the festive spirit.

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Wondering When You Should Take Down Your Christmas Tree? Here's the Scoop

Oct 29, 2021

Wondering When You Should Take Down Your Christmas Tree? Here's the Scoop

When the holidays wind down, there's another question you might ask yourself besides, "Are there any more gingerbread cookies left?," and that's when you should take down your Christmas tree.

Spooky, Scary, and Oh So Cute: Halloween PJs For You, Your Kids, and the Dog

Oct 21, 2021

Spooky, Scary, and Oh So Cute: Halloween PJs For You, Your Kids, and the Dog

Halloween is just around the corner, and one of our favorite ways to get into the holiday spirit?

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13 Irish Traditions and Superstitions That Are Just Wonderfully Weird and Charming

Mar 3, 2021

13 Irish Traditions and Superstitions That Are Just Wonderfully Weird and Charming

Ireland is known for many things — the rolling green hills, the smooth-as-silk Guinness, the friendly people, the lively pubs, and the somewhat strange traditions and superstitions.

How We're Making the Most of Our Son's First Christmas, in Spite of COVID-19

Dec 22, 2020

How We're Making the Most of Our Son's First Christmas, in Spite of COVID-19

My husband and I welcomed our first child the week before Thanksgiving.

My Family Will Take Our Homemade Ornaments Over Your Perfectly Matching Christmas Tree Any Day

Dec 22, 2020

My Family Will Take Our Homemade Ornaments Over Your Perfectly Matching Christmas Tree Any Day

Picture-perfect, color-coordinated Christmas trees are cute for the 'gram and all, but they're just not my family's cup of tea.