For many around the world, 26 December is Boxing Day but for many African Americans and Pan-Africans it signifies the start of Kwanzaa. It is a holiday that celebrates family, community and culture. Kwanzaa beings 26 December thru 1 January and its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its name.The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase matunda ya kwanza meaning first fruits in Swahili.Traditionally, it is a time of gathering and the creation of hand-c
My father was a teacher. My father was an awesome, totally respected and pretty darn cool teacher.Over the years, my father has received more than his fair share of coffee cups, chocolate, coffee beans, and such. All given with the best intentions, admiration and the wonderful kind of love a student has towards a teacher with whom they have connected.Coffee cups, chocolate, coffee beans, Oh My!While he was always appreciative for every gift fondly chosen, wrapped and gifted, there are only a few
Dallas Morning News Shop at Texas holiday markets and bazaars Dallas Morning News, TX - 17 hours ago SAN ANTONIO: Kristkindlmarkt a This traditional German Christmas outdoor market offers hand-crafted gifts, clothing, jewelry, decorations, ...
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A beautiful mounted textile by Karen Hall, made from handmade papers, silk, machine embroidery and organza flowers. Today is the appointed day when I said I would give away Sarah Raven's Christmas book as part of my attempt to raise some fund for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. After lunch the iGit and I got down to the serious business of selecting a name from the many generous donors to my Just Giving fundraising page , and placed all the names in a container. After due ceremony,
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In our local paper this weekend, there was an article entitled GIFT TRIMMING: No money for gifts? No Problem. Here are some ways to fulfill your holiday gift list without resorting to stealing or crafting complete with a picture of a cute, little, hand-knitted cell phone cozy. My first and only thought was resorting to crafting? I immediately copped an attitude and turned the page. I didn't even want to read the author's penny pinching gift ideas. Why the 'tude? Because I'm one of those peo
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