Tag Archives: Cultural Traditions

French Kids Don’t Get ADHD? Really?

Posted on 20 May, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 6

Hi Meltingpot Readers, As if we didn’t already gnash our teeth over the fact that French women don’t get fat even though they eat cheese and French children [..]

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Black History Month: It’s Not Just for Black People Anymore

Posted on 4 February, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hello Meltingpot Readers, In honor of Black History Month, I’m reposting one of my favorite ‘articles’ from my original blog. I’ve added some minor updates in italics. I [..]

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Happy Holidays from Ms. Meltingpot

Posted on 26 December, 2012 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hi Meltingpot Readers, I hope all of you who celebrate Christmas had a joyful and peace filled holiday. Ms. Meltingpot and her Kinky Gazpacho family certainly did. We [..]

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Nothing Says ‘Spanish Thanksgiving’ Like Pumpkin Flan!

Posted on 19 November, 2012 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 3

Hola Meltingpot Readers, I don’t know about you, but I LOVE Thanksgiving. I mean what’s not to like? It’s all about food and family, two of my favorite [..]

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Dia De Los Muertos: I’m Not Mexican but, Why Not Celebrate the Dearly Departed?

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 6

Hola Meltingpot Readers, Happy Dia De Los Muertos! Even though it may sound incongruous to wish someone a happy ‘day of the dead,’ it’s actually quite fitting. Traditionally, [..]

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Columbus Day: A Day of Celebration or Mourning?

Posted on 8 October, 2012 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 3

Hi Meltingpot Readers, Today is Columbus Day and technically the country has the day off. But to do what? Celebrate or mourn? I guess it matters where you [..]

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Black Hair Rule #1

Posted on 31 July, 2012 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink Comments Off

Hi Meltingpot Readers,   Now you know you’ve never seen a photo of my kids here on this blog, and you never will. Some things — not a [..]

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