Category Archives: Holidays
Easter Traditions from Around the World
Hickory Farms is a holiday tradition that Americans have been enjoying for more than 60 years. And while we look forward to egg hunts, family brunches, and other Easter traditions, this spring, people all over the globe will be celebrating their own special traditions on Easter. Flying Kites Burmese tradition is to fly kites on Good Friday. The story goes that a British teacher was trying to teach the story of Jesus’ ascension to his Sunday school class. He used a cross-shaped kite soaring up into the sky to visually demonstrate the lesson. Smingus-Dyngus This unusual sounding tradition comes from Poland, and, if you have sons, be careful of letting them learn about this one! On Easter Monday, boys try to splash water on as many people as they can, using anything from buckets to water guns. It’s believed that girls who get splashed will be married in the coming year. The splashing tradition is thought to stem from the baptism of a Polish prince on Easter Monday in 966 AD. Breaking Pots If you ever find yourself on the Greek island of Corfu on the Saturday before Easter, make sure to watch out for falling pots. The locals traditionally …
Great Mardi Gras Party Ideas
Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and there’s no better excuse to throw a party! Since the early 1700s when the French first settled in New Orleans, Mardi Gras has been celebrated on a grand scale with masquerades, parades, and other exciting carnival festivities. But even if you are not in New Orleans, you can throw your own Mardi Gras ball to take part in the celebration with family and friends! If you want to throw a party in the true spirit of Mardi Gras, the first thing to keep in mind is that you can never have enough green, purple, and gold! The other Mardi Gras must-have is an abundance of colorful beads. And with a little creativity, you can use Mardi Gras beads to make all of your own party dĂ©cor. In these three examples, Mardi Gras beads were used to make DIY party coasters, a Mardi Gras wreath, and a festive centerpiece. You can even hang green, purple, and gold beads from light fixtures such as sconces and chandeliers to set the scene for your Mardi Gras bash. The decorating doesn’t have to stop once the party starts. To keep your …
Gluten-Free Gourmet Food Gifts
The holidays can be hard when you have special dietary needs. While the season is full of fun times with family and friends, many holiday parties and traditions revolve around food, which can be very isolating for those who have dietary restrictions. Fortunately, it’s possible to create holiday memories that everyone will enjoy with our gluten-free gourmet food gifts! Our holiday gift baskets with wine are a great gift for families, whether it’s the cousins who live across the country or neighbors across the street. If there is someone in the family who is gluten intolerant or suffers from celiac disease, they can still enjoy plenty of products in our holiday gift baskets! Spread the Holiday Spirit with Gourmet Food Gifts Treat someone special to one of our Christmas wine gift baskets, like this wine and cheese basket featuring juicy Crown Comice Pears and a Fuji Apple, Murphy Goode Sauvignon Blanc, two of our classic gourmet cheeses, and of course our Beef Summer Sausage. Our fruit baskets are also a good healthy and gluten-free gift idea. Many of our individual gourmet cheese baskets and sausage products are gluten free, from the creamy Cheddar & Havarti Blend to Ham Summer Sausage. …