In U.S. culture, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year is when U.S. Americans choose to express their gratitude with a ‘gratuity’ or holiday tip. Remember the reason for the tip is to show gratitude, thanking loyal and trusted employees, service providers, and family caregivers. There is no hard and fast rule about [...]
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude for our blessings. Consider these ten expert tips on hosting a memorable meal and toss your jitters out the window! Accommodating Guest Diet Needs: Guests understand their restricted-diet needs better than anyone else, and can best prepare meals in their own allergen free kitchen. Hosts aren’t [...]
image credit: Casei Malone We all enjoy attending holiday dinners, cookie exchanges, office parties and soirees during the holidays. For many, part of the fun is in the days and weeks leading up to the event, as the anticipation builds. Our readers frequently ask us numerous questions about holiday party etiquette [...]
Don’t you wish there was a day to celebrate the wonderfulness of those around you? This year, on Sunday July 17th, there is.
Do you remember the historical roots of our Independence Day? Use this quiz to test your American mettle as you prepare for the holiday weekend.
As school districts ring their final bell and children anticipate summer camp and swim lessons - let’s remember the true roots of our U.S. American Memorial Day on May 30th this year.
Champagne and sparkling wine are beverages that evoke thoughts of celebration, success, luxury, love and romance.
Among the many holiday customs we observe in the U.S., one is spending up a storm. This holiday season, U.S. consumers spent a reported $12.93 billion on Black Friday, and $16.2 billion on Small Business Saturday. On Cyber Monday 2015, a record $3.07 billion was spent online. But there’s another custom to factor into your holiday budget: tipping.
With the start of the holidays comes the slew of holiday business parties.
Toasting around the World As I mentioned in my earlier blog, champagne was traditionally served at the Coronations of French kings. It has historically been associated with christenings, new beginnings, and rare moments including New Year’s Eve festivities around the world for this reason. We can thank the Ancient Greeks for introducing the art of [...]
