Festivals   It’s that time of the year When festive chimes ring loud and clear There’s magic in the air Laughter and love are everywhere.   Cherished traditions adhered to Clothes, brand new and of every hue Decorations so pretty, lights so bright Oh! What a wondrous sight Folk send out wishes For peace and prosperity.   Sweets and other culinary delights To tickle your palate You take more than just one bite Forgetting about inches, weight and height.   Festivals are fun There’s also song and dance To cheer everyone.   So tap your feet Partake of every treat Let joy and unity  Be your beat Talk to the One above Thank him for his generosity and love.  Image credi t:  Pixabay          

  Food As A Language of Love   Food goes beyond being a means of sustenance. It brings people together. It fosters bonds of love, care and kindness. “The way to man’s heart is through his stomach, said somebody and thus wrote my Father to my mother, “Your every dish is a poem," in a recipe book that he gifted to her. How does food create a language of love? §   Cooking Together – Preparing a meal with someone, whether it is parents cooking together or parents and children or siblings or friends or newlyweds - Amidst the cleaning chopping and stirring, a rapport is built and bonds are strengthened. §   Sharing meals – Family meals spread positive vibes and bring the family closer. Leaving behind or even sharing the rants of the day, family come together to share and bond over food. It is also an opportunity to thank the one who prepared the meal which is often the mom. §   Cultural connection – Food celebrates cultural diversity. The lunch hour in ...