Twas several nights before Christmas, when all through our streetEvery creature was stirring, even the crow, that cheat.The dogs were howling by the gate without
Category: Culture Vulture
Christmas Countdown Day 6: Funny Bones
It is quintessential Filipino to first find the humour in tragedy or adversity. Whether it a political debacle or natural disaster, or even personal loss,
Christmas Countdown Day 9: The Right Tools
One of the aspects of living in Germany that I had to come to terms with very early on was this overwhelming DIY culture. This
Christmas Countdown Day 12: Faith & Perseverance
December 12 is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. For Catholics living in North, Central and South America, the legend of the Mexican
Commuter Adventures: All Black Mornings
Maybe it is because I grew up in colourful countries and and lived most of my life among cultures where colour plays a major role
Santa’s Pole Dance
If Santa were allowed to have some fun on Christmas and were let loose around the German Christmas markets for some mulled wine (Glühwein), he
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