Category Archives: Holidays

Year of the Dragon

Posted on February 10, 2024 by vanbraman

Happy Lunar New Year! This year is the Year of the Dragon. The picture above is of a buffet in Toronto that I have visited several times over the years.           Last year was the year … Continue reading →

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Christmas coming Saturday?

Posted on January 4, 2024 by vanbraman

This upcoming Saturday is known as Old Christmas and is commonly celebrated by the Amish in America. So, why is Saturday known as Old Christmas? First, January 6 is celebrated as the day when the Three Wise Men visited Christ … Continue reading →

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