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Happy Chinese New Year

Tuesday, 09.02.2016 at 04:12PM

To anyone celebrating - Gong Hey Fat Choy in this Year of the Monkey! For those of you having babies in the Year of the Monkey, what to expect? According to our research you can expect:

Oh February, the month of LOVE ! Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means it is time to start thinking about how your children can celebrate the festival of love. Regardless of your children’s artistic abilities, you could involve your children with Valentine’s Day activities, crafts, card making. Because what’s more special than something handmade with love and care?

What kind of pastry will you eat in January in France? La Galette des Rois!

Wednesday, 13.01.2016 at 03:48PM

Every January in France there is a tradition to serve a frangipane filled tart known as the ‘Galette des rois’. If you are lucky enough, you will find the little porcelain present inside, which means you will be the King or the Queen of the day and will own the crown, which comes with every Galette.

Christmas in Paris with Children

Tuesday, 15.12.2015 at 05:09PM

December is a special time in Paris, when days are short and people wrap up warm to enjoy a stroll the busy Parisian streets. Paris offers dozens of festive attractions, enough to keep any family feeling the Christmas spirit. From listening to the beautiful choir in the Notre Dame to ice skating up the Eiffel Tower, there will be plenty to do. Here are our top 3 Christmas activities in Paris …

Theatre Shows in Paris for Children

Wednesday, 25.11.2015 at 01:59PM

Inspire a life-long love of theatre by taking your children to the top Paris shows for children. The capital hosts lots of family-friendly shows which often involve audience participation and are shorter than regular productions – so your kids won't be expected to sit still for two hours! Here's our pick of some of the best shows in town for kids.

Halloween Around The World

Thursday, 29.10.2015 at 05:35PM

Halloween is one of the world's oldest holidays, dating back to pagan times. But it is celebrated today by more people in more countries than ever before. There’s a simple reason: it is good, harmless fun for young and old alike!

Creepy Ways To Celebrate Halloween In Paris

Thursday, 24.09.2015 at 03:54PM

Trick or treat! Halloween is celebrated every year on 31st October and is believed to be the one night of the year when ghosts, witches and fairies are particularly active. It has become the season for little ghosts and ghouls to wear a spooky costume and go from house to house (adult supervised!) in search of sweets and treats. Many decorate their homes with spiders, fake blood, and pumpkin lanterns. If you are looking for spooktacular ways to celebrate with your little pumpkins, why not trial our suggestions, if you dare:

Life as a Mum in Dubai | Festivities in Dubai

Tuesday, 22.09.2015 at 11:07AM

The festivities are dawning upon us, and the Christmas shopping spree will begin any day. Secret Santas are being allocated as these words are being written. If you are an expat in Dubai, you will not feel too homesick as December becomes a fewer flips away on your calendar. Dubai is a place where you will find it all: the shopping outlets, the deals, the ideas, and the people. But wait a minute. When I wrote festivities in the beginning of this paragraph, my mind was actually thinking of a very immediate occasion: the ‘Day of Sacrifice’ or ‘Eid al Adha’ as commonly known in Arabic.