I seldom write about (my) religion but really wanted to in light of the Pope’s recent visit + another blogger’s own great post on her Catholicism story. Today’s post was inspired by another from a fave blogger of mine, Taylor of The Daily Tay’s My History With The Catholic Church. In it she details how…
Random articles online show U.S.-born Americans suck at taking the Exam. But documented immigrants/potential naturalized citizens studied to take it, so the “gap” isn’t that great.
Most of us know what Hanukkah is and what its eight days and what not. But have you ever wondered if other faiths/countries have their own special holiday traditions that go on for DAYS? My culture is a prime example of that. As Colombians, we pray what’s known as “La Novena” (i.e., “The Ninth” if…
I have an idea for you all: Let’s eat new things this holiday season! Christmas will be in JUST a couple weeks (I can’t believe it either!) and I bet you’ll be the star of every get-together if you bring something that’s out of the ordinary–especially if it’s from another country!