The Global Impact of the Ongoing War in Ukraine

Over the past year, it has been very easy to think of the war in Ukraine as a far off conflict that only impacts eastern Europe. Unfortunately, that’s just not true. The war in Ukraine has impacted many lives. Some impacts are big, some are small, but none of them are good. At the beginning of this conflict, there was a sharp increase in gas … Continue reading The Global Impact of the Ongoing War in Ukraine

Winter Holidays from Around the World!

A look at the most widely celebrated winter holidays As winter arrives, it is easy for people to begin falling into Christmas traditions, myself included. But oftentimes we forget that there are so many different holidays to be celebrated. Regardless of how you say it-  “celebrate”, “celebrar”, “célébrer”, there is so much to celebrate this holiday season. For some, December may be the month for … Continue reading Winter Holidays from Around the World!

My Grandma, the Professional Christmas Tree Decorator

Throughout my entire life during Christmas time, there have always been a few givens: Mom bakes Christmas cookies for the entire family, Grandpa sets up the Christmas train, and Grandma is in charge of decorating the Christmas tree. Ever since I was little, my Grandma would bring me along with her to decorate her tree. She would show me how to fluff the branches on … Continue reading My Grandma, the Professional Christmas Tree Decorator

Biggest Shocks of World Cup 2022 Qatar

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was truly full of surprises! From upsetting losses to many unexpected wins, this year’s World Cup was a shock to many. Let’s take a look at some of the unexpected events that happened during the 2022 World Cup.  1. Saudi Arabia vs. Argentina  The first game for Group C, starting with Saudi Arabia and Argentina. Many World Cup … Continue reading Biggest Shocks of World Cup 2022 Qatar