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The Legend of St. Valentine
Whenever I think of the month of February, the first thing that comes to mind is always the day of love, or what most people like to refer to as Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday celebrated on the 14th of February where loved ones exchange greetings and gifts and show acts of affection, sentiment, and love.
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A Trip To Remember
Seriously, what is a better way to conclude 2020 than going on an adventure to one of the most remote mountains with your best friends?
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Christmas at the White House 2020
While the holiday season looked a little different this past December, I had the honor of visiting the White House during my absolute favorite time of the year. I was able to reflect on all of that I am thankful for in my life, including my friends and family, and remember to never take anything for granted.
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Festive Times at UD
As someone who eagerly looks forward to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, this year (understandably) looked a little different. With the world still in the throes of a worldwide pandemic, the most important thing for our family was to prioritize safety and caution.
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Filipino Palitaw
Living in a Filipino household, I’ve always learned the importance of family, and the countless experiences, traditions, and foods that defined our cultural identity. Every one of my New Year’s Eve consists of buying a variety of twelve fruits, roasting chestnuts, shaking coins in our pockets, and spending time with my family. These traditions and superstitions are necessary to follow in order for the family to have a life of good luck and prosperity.
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Holiday Gift Advice Column: the Dos and Don’ts of Gifting to Asian Parents
Navigating gift giving for Asian parents is like trying to solve an extremely complicated math equation. It’s hard, messy, and oftentimes very, very confusing. Every holiday season, you find yourself in the same age-old dilemma: Should you get them something fancy and pretty that will cause them to scold you for unnecessarily spending money, or should you go for something cheap and risk coming off as the callous, ungrateful child that doesn’t respect his/her parents?
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New Years Recipe for Yaki-Udon
The New Years parties… The feasts shared with family and friends… The liters of alcohol consumed... We all have our own fond memories that make it easy to feel a little nostalgic during the holiday seasons.
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Holiday Movie Recommendation
When it comes to holiday nostalgia, I think of family. Especially during New Years and Christmas, I find that spending time with those closest to me is near and dear to my heart.
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New Year Resolutions
New Year resolutions generally have a bad rep of being short-lived and forgotten. Whether you’re the type of person to sit down and write down your resolutions or simply keep it in the back of your mind, you’re more than likely to forget about it by the time February rolls around. After some research and analysis, I came up with a list of easy steps to remember so you can turn your resolutions into reality.
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Same Time, Next Year?
There’s something unbeatable about living in Paris, even if for a month. The food is better, the weather is kinder, the fashion is trendier, the guys are cuter…
