When February rolls around each year, one is always reminded of a certain romantic holiday in the middle of the month: Valentine’s Day. Each person has a different notion regarding Valentine’s Day. Maybe they feel their heart go fuzzy upon hearing the holiday’s name, or maybe they are filled with a sense of dread and … Continue reading The History of Valentine’s Day
On March 15, New West families celebrated Nowruz, or Persian New Year. Parents came together to share traditional dishes and Persian culture with the staff members. Between March 20 and March 21, Iranians all over the world will be celebrating Nowruz. During this time, Iranian families reunite to eat food, share gifts, and have fun. … Continue reading New West Celebrates Persian New Year
Happy Holidays readers! I bet you're all looking forward to the very exciting and highly anticipated week of finals! Just kidding, this upcoming week seems to be the most dreaded week of the entire year and I know that the only way I'll be getting throw it is by preparing for the Holidays. In order … Continue reading Holiday Playlist
It's Christmastime again, and in a few short weeks a plush man in red will fly down your chimney and give you gifts. As Americans, we tend to all have the same image of Santa Claus in our head. A jolly, round man, dressed in a red suit, with a white beard, and love for … Continue reading There’s More Than One Santa Claus
It's that time of year again! Well, some will argue that it is in fact not that time of year yet, but gosh darn it, I'm in the spirit! What better way to feel festive than to plan the ultimate Christmas day? My perfect Christmas day begins with baking cookies, followed by making a snowman, going … Continue reading Holiday Guide to LA 2014
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