Everything from pumpkin puree to fall colors and festive fall parties– all the fall things are just different overseas. My mindset has changed this year and I’m striving to embrace what this South Asian version of autumn brings.
Category: Holidays + Seasons
Easter Overseas: A Quiet Celebration
Corporate worship took place in a house. We all sat on mattresses on the floor and the hubs and I worshiped in a language other than our own. After the message, we passed around the offering basket (a bright blue bag) as usual, each putting our hand inside and dropping colorful money. Next, we sipped hot chai and munched on banana chips as we talked (or attempted to speak) in the language.
The 4th of July: As American as South Asianly Possible
You don’t really end up celebrating holidays overseas unless you make it happen. There’s no decor at Hobby Lobby or Target to remind you of what’s coming up or work calendars with the day marked “Holiday.” When you live overseas, you have to remember holidays, initiate, plan, and create so the day doesn’t come and go without you even celebrating it.
So, the hubs and I decided to host a 4th of July Party. I had no decorations except for 2 little American flags I inherited from someone who went back to the States.
The Best Way to Spread Year-Round Cheer
It makes sending cards so incredibly fun and easy, especially when you live on the other side of the world as family and friends. No post office. No store. No hassle.
Our First Merry(ed) Christmas Abroad
Our first Christmas married abroad wasn’t like I expected it to be. It wasn’t depressing or sad or lonely. I didn’t event cry–which I have done plenty of since we arrived. I don’t know if I can even claim to not be “a crier” anymore. Christmas was surprisingly wonderful, cheery, bright, and beautiful.
Changing Seasons: A Country Without Autumn
A county where the norm when buying a pumpkin is to buy a piece of a pumpkin. Yes, just a slice. “How many KG’s (Kilograms)?” is the question I get. What could you possibly use or need a whole pumpkin for? It’s one thing to cook a pumpkin because of a pumpkin craving but be aware… it might just be white inside and not smell like a pumpkin at all (not that this happened or anything).