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The Holidays: Up From Commercialism |
| Section: LIFE / FAMILY |
| Author: Mindy Leaf |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 12/1/1989 |
| Size: 2,076 Words, 12,806 Characters |
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Caught between commercialism and empty Christmas cheer, many Americans long for a more meaningful way to celebrate the holiday season. A solution for some is to return to the customs and traditions of their homelands. Even second-generation Americans often find their elders' old-fashioned traditions more meaningful and ultimately more satisfying than today's frantic quest for the fanciest gifts and greeting cards.
Here is a look at how American immigrants from three very different nationalities continue to celebrate traditional Christmases in their adopted country. If any of these practices happen to strike your fancy, please don't hesitate to add them to your own holiday activity list. The mediums may seem a bit strange at first, to be sure, but the universal messages of peaces and ...
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... as the Alliance Française, Polish-American Club, or English-Speaking Union (for Britons). Or call the country's tourist office (many are headquartered in New York City) or consulate (try Washington, D.C.). There's a good chance your call will be answered by a friendly native who'll need little encouragement before taking you along on a trip down memory lane to his favorite family Christmas.
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