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When do you celebrate? After getting a high mark in an exam? Or winning a prize in a competition? At a festival? On your birthday? Most people celebrate when something good happens in their life. However, have you ever celebrated something unpleasant, or celebrated even when nothing special happened? A few years ago, I came across a saying from an Indian Zen master, “To me,… Read More
When thinking of what I would write in this diary entry I began to ponder why people celebrate at all? Celebrations come in many different forms: from birthdays to Chinese New Year and Christmas; from success at work to sports days; and from music festivals to sports team victories – often even if those celebrating weren’t directly involved in the work towards the victory in… Read More
What do we imagine when we think of celebrating student success? Trophies, awards, and big smiles? How often do we imagine celebrating more than just being first? Student success comes in all shapes and sizes. Success at school is often viewed as needing to be a string of big achievements such as being the top of the class or placing first in competitions. While of… Read More
Does choosing presents for your family, friends or even acquaintance give you a headache? Giving or exchanging presents is sometimes part of the celebration. If you know the receiver well and you know what they want or need it’s always good fun to see the surprise on their face. For certain festivals, there is kind of a “formula” for getting presents for family and friends. Of course it’s… Read More
Times of celebration are important for all of us – not just because they are good excuses to have fun, but because they punctuate time and help us bring perspective into our lives. It may be at Christmas, birthdays, Chinese New Year, graduation, weddings, or any other time of celebration. All of these festivals are times to reflect over the successes of the… Read More
