[countdown] Christmas Traditions... Many of us have our own Christmas traditions that we look forward to and enjoy every Christmas. And we are no different, although maybe one of our traditions was ( I say was, as it was one that had to go). For more years than I care to remember I ... [ Read More ]
Just Married; 21 Years Ago Today!…
21 Years Ago Today... I was getting all dolled up to marry the man who is now my Hubby Dearest. Where the time has gone I really couldn't tell you and has it all been plain sailing; MOST DEFINITELY NOT! A scarey amount of time has passed since that day 21 years ago!...If I was born on that that ... [ Read More ]
Spectacular!
Spectacular! This week my Word Of The Week could be none other than: spectacular! St. Dennis's Day Last weekend and up until Tuesday morning, Zakynthos, (the Greek island where I live) was celebrating it's local patron Saint and during this period there are plenty of celebrations and ... [ Read More ]
St. Dennis Day Celebrations, Zakynthos
St. Dennis Day Celebrations, Zakynthos The Greeks are very proud people and each of the Greek islands have their very own patron saint. Someone, who, in the past has done something so remarkable and totally selfless, that the church felt the need to recognise it and make them a saint. On Zakynthos ... [ Read More ]
How We Spent Mothering Sunday
I am not a big fan of what I call commercial celebrations like Valentines Day, Mothering Sunday and Fathers Day and because of this I have never encouraged the children to take much notice of these days. If my children want to make me feel like the bestest Mum in the world, I sincerely hope that ... [ Read More ]
What May Day Means To Us…
In many countries May 1st is a holiday, in some countries it signifies the beginning of spring and in others it is a workers holiday, in both cases it is usually celebrated with a day off. Although in the UK the actual holiday is the first Monday in May, giving people a nice long week end off - ... [ Read More ]