Being an expat might take you to several parts of the world. Even if you would prefer to celebrate Christmas together with family in your home country, taking part in other cultures’ celebrations gives you a lot too. The first time we lived abroad, observing all the outside Christmas decorations and lights in the colors […]
All I want for Christmas is a book or two
17/12/2013 by Leave a Comment
Books are easy to put on the wish list, easy to buy and usually welcome. There’s a bookworm or two among the CLEW contributors as well, and this is what they suggest Santa brings for Christmas.
Nutty season
14/12/2013 by Leave a Comment
I was lucky enough to receive a couple of crates of local walnuts from a friend, half of which have already travelled over the channel to be shared amongst relatives back in the UK. Every time I walk past my share I get another idea of what to do with them – such a versatile […]
Lussevaka – an ancient Swedish tradition
12/12/2013 by 2 Comments
Lucia is celebrated since more than 700 years on December 13 in Sweden. Maybe you heard about the young girl with candles in her hair that traditionally not only brings light but also breakfast? But where does it all come from and why is it named after an Italian Saint? Lucia or Lussinatta – the […]
A tree or not a tree?
10/12/2013 by Leave a Comment
For some of us Christmas is all about traditions. We use the same decorations every year, the angels have their place on the mantel and everyone knows where the tree is supposed to be. For others this is not the case, for many reasons; you’re a student who just moved away from home, your place […]
Liesel’s grain free Christmas Muesli
05/12/2013 by Leave a Comment
Living grain free can be hard, especially this time of year. The shops and Christmas markets are full of so called “treats”, containing a lot of things that might not really be a treat for our bodies. Staying away from all of that is easier if you give yourself some great healthy alternatives that will […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like…
22/11/2013 by Leave a Comment
Everyone get ready for the Christmas market… The Christmas markets in Luxembourg city open tomorrow. Time again to have Gromperekichelcher and Glühwein and chocolate covered fruits, to mingle on the square and to go on the ferris wheel (pick a day when it snows). Last chance is December 24th. And don’t forget; Sunday open shops […]
Bring in nature
13/11/2013 by Leave a Comment
Now is the time to get into your Wellingtons and take a walk in the forest. Bring some of the outdoors inside next time you set a table, or simply decorate the house with what you can find; stones, leaves, branches or cones. Nature is out there offering a lot, its up to you to […]
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