What Are Your Thanksgiving Traditions?
We're on the verge of Thanksgiving and we will be getting together with my entire family. While I love Thanksgiving, it is typically the same thing every year. We have a set group of traditions that are "normal" to us. When I was younger, I just assumed that everyone did the same things. That was until I met my wife. Her family has an entirely different set of traditions. It took a few years for me to get used to them, but I realized that they weren't "wrong" in their traditions, they were just different than my own. We live in an age where understanding and appreciating different cultures is so important, but is also something that we like to fight. None of these traditions are wrong. They are just different than your own. So my question is: What do you do for Thanksgiving? Would any of them be considered strange to others? Since my wife and I have been married, some of our Thanksgiving traditions have merged to form new ones. Both of our families look at these as strange...Will it ever end? Read more...
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Five Free Places To Visit While In NYC
When I was growing up, we used to visit New York City just about every year. I was completely clueless on the cost of the sights we would visit, but I knew there was plenty to see. New York City has never lost its appeal to me and I think that every one should visit this city should they get the chance. Make sure you pack a good pair of walking shoes, because that's the way to see the city - walking through the chasms of skyscrapers amongst the bustle of people. If you are thinking that the Big Apple is an expensive place to visit, you are right! However, tourists need not spend an arm and a leg while you are there - you can stretch that vacation dollar! Here are five free sites you can go to while visiting. I've even included some good deals in the advertisements on this page for the locals, as well! Read more...
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Five Best Holiday Performers
This holiday season, you should get out of the shopping spree and settle down for some entertainment. Whether it is a rock concert, some dancing or a little more high brow, any one of these performances is guaranteed to astound you. This list is comprised of not only musicians I've seen in concert, but have followed for several years. If you are looking for a treat, take your kids or loved ones to see one of these groups this holiday season. They are guaranteed not to disappoint. You can also find most of their music as well. Read more...
