Selecting your wedding date is one of the most notorious steps of wedding planningโand for good reason! It can have a significant impact on the style, weather, and planning of your wedding. While
Month: February 2023
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS IN THE CLASSROOM
Birthdays can be a simple or fancy affair in your classroom – whatever feels right for you – what matters the most is that they are acknowledged. Some important things to remember are:
How to Plan a Baby Shower
Planning a baby shower can almost feel like planning a wedding. As the host, you surely want the party to be perfect for the expectant parents you’re celebrating, and there are quite a few th
Why do we have Christmas trees? The surprising history behind this holiday tradition.
Christmas trees are a strange tradition, if you think about it: Every December, people in regions around the world head to the nearest forest, chop down a tree, drag it into their homes, adorn it w
Choosing a Christening Gown or Baptism Outfit
The arrival of a new baby brings happiness not only to an individual family, but to an entire community. The moment when a baby is introduced to family, friends and loved ones through a Christening
Why Do Brides Wear White?
In many societies the color white has long been associated with purity and virtue, and that is one reason why some brides choose to wear white, especially in the West. More often than not, though,
Pomp and Circumstance: Why Graduations Are Such Emotional Moments
For the first sixteen years of my life, my family lived on the campus of a residential school, where my father served as superintendent and my mother taught high school English. This meant that our
Ultimate Happy Birthday Playlist: 53 Popular Songs to Celebrate Your Special Day
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate YOUWhen it comes to birthdays, there are two types of people: those who celebrate the occasion with gusto and those who are so low-key they barely recognize th
How to Find the Best Baby Shower Gift
So your friend is having a babyโฆ and it’s almost time for her highly anticipated baby shower. Finding the perfect gift to celebrate your friend and her baby doesnโt have to be stressful,
How to have a greener Christmas
If you’re dreaming of a more sustainable Christmas, you might be surprised to learn how easy it is to achieve with the help of our top tips and ideas. From making your own decorations to givi