NRP Holiday Open House

December 12

Winter Holiday Recipes

 Join our Nationality Room Committees as they share their favorite recipes for the holiday and everyday life! Immigrants bring their foods with them from their countries so they can feel at home. It is an expression of their identity.

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Holiday Open House

Arabic Hospitality and Coffee

A daughter of Syrian immigrants briefly discusses her family’s history in the city of Pittsburgh and the Arabic hospitality for which the culture is well known, before launching into live instruction on how to make Turkish, or Arabic, coffee.

French Apple Pie

The French Room Committee and Chef Denis Vettier demonstrate the making of French Apple Pie.

How to Make Grittbanz

How to make Grittibänz, the traditional Swiss Christmas bread man.

Norwegian Christmas Eve Lunch - Risengrott

Kathy and Kristen Risa discuss the traditional Norwegian Christmas Eve Lunch of Risengrott (Rice Porridge).

Papa Joe’s Winemaking Demo

Piazza Talarico and Papa Joe's Wine Cellar share their winemaking process.

The 12 Days of Greek Christmas Trivia Game

Every day, beginning on December 7th and ending on December 19, 2020, we will host one game. Viewers can play the game anytime between 7AM-10PM every day. The game consists of 10 multiple choice questions that test your knowledge about the Greek Christmas Period traditions.

At the end of every gameday (10 PM), the players with the top two scores among all participants will win prizes:

  • Highest score: A bottle of Σπιτικό ultra-premium authentic extra virgin Greek olive oil (courtesy of Elaiourgiki A.E., Greece) & two cans of "TuVunu" mountain tea/honey-lemon drink
  • Second-highest score: A box of 25 assorted Lindt Christmas chocolates

Traditional Norwegian Lefse

Kathy Risa demonstrates making Traditional Norwegian Lefse.

Turkish Quiz Show: What do you know about Turkey?

The Turkish Quiz Show will take place December 12th at 7PMET. Please follow the instructions to participate:

1) Click on the link below, scroll down the page and select “Turkish Committee Dues” 
2) Make a donation of minimum 5 dollars.   
3) Take a screenshot of your donation and send it to Nur Lider via text at (412) 266-0949.
4) You will receive a reply text from Nur Lider with the Zoom meeting ID

Quo Vadis

The African Heritage Room presented by Quo Vadis

The African Heritage Room is presented by Quo Vadis, focusing on cultural achievements shown in the decor and Kwanzaa, universal values that add to the community. Take a journey into this fascinating room.

The Korean Heritage Room presented by Quo Vadis

The precise beauty of the Korean Heritage Room's craftsmanship and the educational underpinnings of the room are described by a Quo Vadis guide, who also tells us of the importance of food and food preparation around New Year's day.