December 7
Winter Holiday Traditions
Most of us celebrate holiday traditions passed down from our parents. These traditions nurture us and become an essential part of who we are. As part of this year's Holiday Open House, we present to you a few of the holiday traditions which the Nationality Room Committees have shared.
Holiday Open House
10 Christmas Traditions in the Philippines
Filipinos love Christmas. The traditions highlighted here shows the fun side of the holiday such as caroling, secret gift giving, and decorating. It also depicts the spiritual side of the Filipinos such as "Simbang Gabi" and sharing Noche buena afterwards.
Art Every Day Virgil Cantini
The Italian Room Committee hosts a roundtable discussion about artist Virgil Cantini.
Diwali
The Indian Room Committee shares a presentation on Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.
English Christmas Poems
The English Room presents a celebration of the Holiday Season in poetry, honoring some of England's oldest Christmas traditions.
Polish Customs and Traditions
The celebration of a Polish Christmas is rich in customs and traditions. Dr. Neil Stahurski, noted organist and Polish cultural expert shares a variety of customs, traditions and folklore of this beautiful country.
Swiss Ambassador Greeting
Season's Greetings from the Consul General of Switzerland in New York, Ambassador Markus Borlin.
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
Quo Vadis
The Hungarian Room presented by Quo Vadis
Colorful stained glass windows flood the lovely Hungarian Room in light and history. Listen to the Quo Vadis guide describe the craftwork of the room and some foods of the season.
The Swiss Room presented by Quo Vadis
An emphasis on community is part of the journey in the Swiss Room; learn about the symbolism seen in this room with the Quo Vadis guide.