Who is My ‘Operation Christmas Child’?
A 6-year-old boy learns the power of giving. This Operation Christmas Child shoebox is sent off with a lot of love and prayers.
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December 30, 2019
sad holidays cranberries
The Joys and Disappointments of Holidays
Christmas and the end-of-the-year holidays are full of joy and festivities . . . for some . . . but it's not joyful for everyone around the world.
December 28, 2019
The Beautiful Simplicity of an ‘Overseas’ Christmas
It was the beautiful simplicity of an "overseas" Christmas that I was missing. Where had it gone? How could I find it again?
December 24, 2019
cross cultural family life weaving loom
Weaving Christmas Cultures at Our House
Some homes and families are a blend of several cultures. In our cross-cultural family, we are weaving cultures at Christmas time in our house.
December 23, 2019
Spain—An Invitation to ‘The 12 Countries of Christmas’
Living in Spain—my new host country—I wanted to learn how Spaniards celebrate Christmas. This is what I discovered . . . nativity scenes, "poopers" . . .
December 22, 2019
home for the holidays man with suitcase at airport
Lonely Internationals—Finally ‘Home’ for the Holidays
A story of an international family's return "home" for the holidays—after years of living overseas—separated from family, friends, culture, and traditions.
December 22, 2019
Iceland Christmas waterfall
Iceland—An Invitation to ‘The 12 Countries of Christmas’
Do you struggle every year at Christmas with finding unique gift ideas for friends and family? Iceland has a tradition that makes gift giving a breeze.
December 20, 2019