Christalynn Hamer, TESS 130 Two large windows give way to clouds and sunshine. Good morning Watchonlathi. Sun-rich red and bottlecap blue knit stockings hang from the slated windows retelling the festivities of […]
Tradition
Bringing the Holidays Home
Poonam Benakatti, 130 YinD Serving in the Peace Corps in 2018 means a series of juxtapositions. Often, these are presented in our modern day conveniences and daily routines. I can watch Netflix […]
A Thai Hero
Tom Kirst, 128 YinD Hi, this is Tom, way up north in Maefahluang, Chaing Rai. I hope everyone had a happy holiday season at your home away from home. This time of […]
Jolly Fat Guy
Michael “Beaux” Mudd, 128 TCCS It’s Christmas time in the village. Preparations are in full effect at Ban Samyod for this year’s Christmas celebration. Students are creating Christmas cards, wrapping fake presents, […]
Decking the Halls (and Walls)… of Thailand
Carly Allard, 129 YinD “Oh, by gosh, by golly! It’s time for mistletoe and holly!” Except mistletoe and holly aren’t readily available in rural Thailand. Neither are traditional Christmas trees, holiday TV […]
Holiday Homesickness // Surviving the Season of Celebration on the Other Side of the World
Matthew Fontana, 126 With the arrival of December we are officially in the thick of the holiday season. This is the time when, back home, friends and family are gathering together; throwing […]
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