Today is a very specific kind of day. It is not Christmas Eve.It is slightly past Hanukkah.It is the eve to the eve and we’re on the narrow bridge of Chrismukkah that we walk every year in our house with mild delight and moderate chaos. It’s the in-between […]
Ah, Christmas Eve—normally a time of cozy warmth, festive cheer, and the smell of pine needles. But here I am, traveling the day before Christmas. Why, you ask? Because that’s what my airline points allowed for! Genius? Maybe not. It all started with American Airlines facing a ground […]
Ah, Christmas Eve—a time when the world seems to pause, covered in the glow of twinkling lights and the anticipation of what tomorrow brings. It’s a night of stockings hung with care, last-minute wrapping, and that one nagging question: Have I been naughty or nice? The truth is, […]
As the year wraps itself up in the twinkle of holiday lights, I find solace in embracing traditions that weave through the fabric of my Puerto Rican heritage. This Noche Buena, the night before Christmas, is a celebration of comfort, nostalgia, and a generous sprinkle of irreverence that […]
The holidays can be both raucous and quiet with anticipation. Wishes and dreams driving anticipation. Families gatherings turn into a quiet bit of calmness before the dawn. Many scenarios have played out throughout the years. This year, there’s a general sense of being stirred. Going a bit stir-crazy. […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly. I love this time of the year. Perhaps even more than my son. Perhaps. Not sure about that. I want him to experience the joy of receiving gifts small and large. I want him to experience the joy of singing Christmas songs […]
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