holiday
Dishes ususally served at particular celebrations along the year.
Greek Easter eggs
Follow the instructions in the red food dye package. Find the general procedure below in case the package does not have any indications.
Choosing a wine for ham or turkey
Holiday meals are special occasions which usually call for a festive bottle of wine. Traditional holiday meals often include either ham or turkey, which causes some debate, and confusion, over what wine should be served.
Greek New Year's bread
The Greek New Year's Eve bread is know as Vassilopita in honor of Saint Basil, the saint patron celebrated on the first day of the year. It is really more a brioche, or a cake, than bread.
First Night
It is hard to pass up a First Night celebration. This event is geared towards family and community on the last night of the year.
The history of Thanksgiving in the United States of America
When people think of Thanksgiving, most remember the story of the Pilgrims and the Indians at Plymouth Rock. The Pilgrims first arrived in America on December 11, 1620, not prepared for the winter they were to face. Out of the 102 who arrived on the Mayflower, forty-six of the people died during the first few months. Despite the devastation, they had a good harvest, partly in thanks to the Indians who lived nearby.
Kwanzaa
The sixties was a turbulent time, especially for African Americans. As a way of preserving African American culture, Dr. Maulana Karenga created a cultural holiday from December 26 through January 1. In 1966 Kwanzaa was born out of a need for all African Americans, regardless of their religious beliefs, to come together and celebrate family, tradition and community.
Kwanzaa principles and symbols
According to Dr. Karenga, the 7 Kwanzaa Principles were designed to solidify the values of African culture. These principles are based on family, culture and community among all African Americans regardless of their religious affiliations.
Kwanzaa gifts and crafts
Since Kwanzaa gifts are mainly given to children, here are some gift ideas for the holiday.
Christmas entertaining
Food is an important part of any celebration and Christmas is not an exception. That is why we have put together some ideas for that Christmas entertaining.
Christmas cooking essentials
Be sure to have everything you need for your Christmas cooking at hand. Stocking your pantry for Christmas cooking and gathering all tools is easy. Just check the list below.