Khalil Gibran was a writer, artist, and philosopher born in Lebanon in 1883. He studied and lived in the United States where several of his books were published. “The Prophet” was one of them; it became a bestseller translated into 100 languages. “On Giving,” perhaps one of the most profound poems on the subject of generosity, … More On Giving #Thanksgiving
If 2020 has been difficult for everybody, we must remember that these difficult times are especially difficult for people who are alone. But….enough of commiserating ourselves. There is plenty to be grateful for, and so many things to do, think, say, and create, that all of our energy can and must be placed in enjoying … More 20 Ways To Feel Okay If You Are Alone These Holidays
A FATHER MISSES HIS GROWN-UP CHILDREN The German grocery store/supermarket EDEKA made this Christmas commercial and it is considered one of the most powerful of its kind in the world. A FATHER AND HIS DAUGHTER’S LETTER TO SANTA A GRANDMOTHER’S TRADITIONS ARE ALIVE WITH HER GRAND-DAUGHTER THAT ENGLISH SONG AND THAT FRENCH SINGING AND DANCING … More The Most Powerful And Adorable Christmas Commercials!
This holiday season, you are probably wondering where the best towns for Christmas are? In California, McCloud is the answer. It is a small town in Siskiyou County, located south of Mount Shasta, by highway 89, not far from Interstate 5. Any time of the year, this town is the perfect choice for a weekend … More Best Christmas Town in California: McCloud!
There doesn’t seem to be much of a story behind the inverted Christmas Tree at the Westfield Centre in downtown San Francisco. It may just be the result of a creative idea. The tree looks beautiful hanging and visible to the public on level 4, under the dome. This Christmas tree is elegant, big, and … More The Famous Inverted Christmas Tree
As the autumn settled in the City, and the last months of 2020 are following their course, people are trying to adapt to an ever changing new normal -or whatever that is. But even with challenges and change pouring in, there is no town like San Francisco! Where is everybody? To walk through downtown in … More San Francisco 2020: Autumn, and the Christmas Spirit!
Large, elegant and beautiful, the Macy’s Tree in Union Square sets the tone for the Holiday Season each year. Because of the pandemic, there are not as many families and their children taking pictures, seating around, looking at it as it used to be. Yet, December 2020 is more festive and joyful because of the … More The Macy’s Tree in Union Square Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season
It is large and festive, and it adorns the business near Bank of America, and Castro Street as well. This Christmas tree is just another display of Holiday cheer despite the pandemic, as San Francisco and the rest of California prepare for yet another set of restrictions and closures due to COVID19. (LFP, December 2020).
For many years every December, people would drive through the “Tom and Jerry” House on 21st Street in San Francisco, to see the tall Norfolk Island pine tree decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments. Other large Christmas decorations were in display every year around the tall tree and the house. Families and their children would … More The Tom and Jerry House in San Francisco is Still Alive This Christmas!
SOURCE: CALFIRE Each year during the holiday season fires injure 2,000 people in the U.S. and cause over $500 million dollars in damage. By following these holiday safety tips you can help keep your family and home firesafe this holiday season: Candles:Candles are beautiful, popular, and dangerous. Do not leaveburning candles unattended, or place them … More 5 Things To Do To Be Safe This Thanksgiving!
By Lupita Franco Peimbert (Holidays) – Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and all the parties in between are great opportunities to connect with others but also to connect with yourself. As it is usually the case, some people may not have many reasons to be merry and maybe dreading this whole thing, wishing it passes by … More Beat The Holiday Blues.
By Lupita Peimbert. @Lupitanews |Facebook: Lupitanews. (Holidays) Many people tend to feel lonelier during the Holidays, especially if they are single or far away from family and friends. It is somewhat expected that we must not be alone in a society that is based on family, couplehood, children, dogs, and the whole enchilada. It is … More 50 Things To Do If You Are Alone This Christmas.
San Franciscans do it every year. They steal Halloween. Poor children, all they get to do is boring treat-or-tricking, full of restrictions due to safety. Worst for teenagers: dad or mom must go with them; yikes. All too Lame, compared to the super fun adults have day and night. Here is how they infiltrate the … More How to Steal Halloween from Children.
It is great to be in community, sharing moments with others during the Holidays. It is also great to be alone. It’s a matter of attitude. Anyway, we are all connected. Hasta la vista, tristeza! … More Christmas Alone: 118 Ways to Feeling the Joy!
