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Celebrating Christmas in Dubai

Celebrating Christmas in Dubai

By Lorey Harfield Living in Dubai since 1998, experiencing Christmas here is quite the blend of cultures against a backdrop of sunny skies. Despite being in a city with strong Islamic roots, Dubai really gets into the festive groove during Christmas in its own unique...

Unique ways Christmas is celebrated in different countries

Unique ways Christmas is celebrated in different countries

By Alize Scholtz The word “Christ” in Christmas is obviously a reference to the name of Christ. Therefore the word Christmas in fact means Christ festival. This is also why compounds with “Christ” are usually spelt with a capital. Here are a few versions of stories...

Christmas in the Netherlands  

Christmas in the Netherlands  

By Jorietha Rabie In the Netherlands we celebrate St Nicholas on 5 December and then Christmas on 25 December. It is not the same celebration and St Nicholas doesn’t replace Father Christmas.Our family has decided to use the opportunity to exchange our large gifts on...

Celebrating Christmas in New-Zealand

Celebrating Christmas in New-Zealand

By Shar-nica du Plessis Although December is a joyous time when we are looking forward to a sea or bush holiday and the little ones’ Christmas wishing lists, this time of year is also time for nostalgy and deep longing. At Christmas we always thinking of children and...

Tips to travel overseas with children

Tips to travel overseas with children

Taking the kids with overseas can be a challenging task! But with a few basic preparations, you can ensure that your holiday goes smoothly. Here are three tips that will ensure complete peace of mind: Ensure that you have these documents at hand Since 2015 the...

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