by Sally Rose | Dec 25, 2017 | Chile, Christmas, Customs, Holidays, Traditions
In Chile, Christmas Eve is known as Noche Buena. This is the night that Christmas is celebrated with family, usually with a big meal and gifts for the children brought during the night by St. Nick, who is known as Viejito Pascuero. In years past, I’ve had... 
by Sally Rose | Oct 28, 2017 | Chile, Expat, Holidays
The first year that I lived in Santiago, Chile, I was invited to a Halloween party. My Spanish was rudimentary then. I remember how awkward I felt, being the only non-native Spanish speaker in the room. Most of the evening, I didn’t know what was going on.... 
by Sally Rose | Aug 6, 2017 | Chile, Expat, Teaching, Traditions, Travel
Last week, one of my Chilean acquaintances posted on Facebook. She has a six-month old baby and she is a nursing mom. In her post, she said that she went to the fería, the farmer’s market, and an elderly man approached her and begged her for some breast milk.... 
by Sally Rose | Dec 1, 2016 | #etiquette, Christmas, Customs, Holidays, Traditions
Many, many years ago, long before I got married or Phillip was born, I made an advent calendar. It was made of felt, in the shape of Santa Claus. On his big, triangle-shaped belly were 24 little pockets. Each one held a felt Christmas ornament, which I also made.... 
by Sally Rose | Nov 23, 2016 | Customs, Food, Holidays, Traditions
It’s that time of the year, Thanksgiving Eve, and I’m watching my traditional “Thanksgiving” movie, Home for the Holidays. Good sound track, great cast. Funny, sad, poignant. Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Robert Downey Jr....