When the surprise at Christmas is not the one you expect and the lessons we learnt
When you get a visit you don’t expect at Christmas
Which tradition do you maintain around Christmas?
This time of the year many multicultural families struggle with finding a compromise: which tradition to maintain around Christmas, especially when you partner is used to other customs and you are living in a place where “things are done differently” from what you were used to when you were a child. I must […]
Our multicultural Christmas
Every country, every culture has its own ways to celebrate traditional festivities. Some families who live abroad adopt some of the local traditions and adapt them with those they know from their own childhood or from the other places they’ve lived. Multicultural families need to agree not only […]
Sick at Christmas…
Everything was ready for Christmas. Cards were sent, presents wrapped, house cleaned and everything packed, ready to go to meet family for Christmas. But then everything changed within a few hours. First this silly wind that made my eyes cry, my nose tickle and then this nasty caught. […]
Christmas…: how to keep it simple
Maybe you spend your holiday season travelling from one family to the other or stay in one place or even at home. Here are some tips on how to reduce stress during these days and to keep everything simple(r): 1 Divide the tasks If you have guests at […]
How to celebrate Christmas in a multicultural expat family?
If you are a multicultural expat family, deciding which tradition to follow can become a huge issue. What are the traditions you want to maintain? Will your parents, inlaws or extended family be involved in this decision? In our family we opted for a colorful mixture of traditions […]
5 tips for when our children have the flu
It’s the time of the year where children are prone to influenza or flu…
Expat Since Birth – A Life spent "abroad" 