Dallas Living: 5 Things to Do This Valentine’s Day
When moving to the U.S., you might want to celebrate Valentine’s Day along with everyone else. This is a day to recognize your significant other, or those you hold dear. Dallas has many options for celebrating the day with those you love.
For friends or co-workers, have their names written on a cookie at Amy’s Cookies. These delicious sugar cookies are made from scratch and iced with anything you want them to say. A sweet treat is always a welcome gift on Valentine’s Day.
Take your loved one to a romantic dance performance by Ephiphany DanceArts at the Granville Arts Center in Garland, TX. The show, titled “Dawn–A Love Story,” was created by Artistic Director Melissa DeGroat, and her team of artists. This is billed as “a contemporary dance theatre concert that illuminates true beauty and enduring love.”
Spend a romantic dinner in the wine cellar of the One2One Restaurant located at the corner of state Highway 121 and Legacy Drive in Frisco. Executive Chef Tommy Simpson will serve you fresh, simple, and unique American cuisine. This restaurant is family owned and operated and was built as a place to bring people together. Just what you need on Valentine’s Day!
Enjoy an epic love story in the form of a musical. “Giant” is a classic tale of ambition and romance with songs by composer and lyricist Michael John LaChiusa. Based on the novel by Edna Ferber, this story will get you in the Valentine’s Day mood. Showing at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Spend a night at the Sterling Hotel Dallas with a Valentine’s Day package. This includes champagne, strategically placed rose petals, and chocolate covered strawberries. Also enjoy a complimentary breakfast in your room.
With Valentine’s Day on the way, it is time to think about something besides moving to the U.S. Make a call and set your plans for the holiday with your loved one.
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Life in the U.S.: How to Prepare for Your First Christmas Season
In America, the Christmas season is a special time to celebrate with family and friends. It’s full of traditions that can be fun for the whole family. When moving to the U.S., plan to see Christmas decorations popping up in stores in October! However, most people start their Christmas decorating and traditions the day after Thanksgiving.
The center of the Christmas decorations is the evergreen tree. If you have a live tree, you’ll need a tree stand and the patience to water it. Gathering the ornaments can be an activity for the family. Strands of cranberries and popcorn can decorate a tree, as well as ribbon and lights. Let your children make ornaments out of pine cones, paper, or Christmas balls.
You’ll want to start collecting names and addresses for Christmas cards early. Prepare the list in such a way that you will have it for years to come. Consider making cards, and sending them to close friends and family. Or have a family photo taken and turn it into a postcard.
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a party. You can invite people with a simple phone call, but do this early, as people’s schedules tend to fill up on the weekends in December. Serve wassail and a variety of cookies. Sing carols if you are a musical bunch.
Another thing to start early is making and purchasing gifts. The homemade gift is a treasure to those who receive it. It tells them you spent time and energy on them. If you aren’t the crafty type, store-bought gifts are appropriate.
Any house isn’t in the Christmas spirit unless it has some twinkle lights outside. It can be as ` as buying the lighted netting that covers bushes quickly and easily. Or hang a lighted wreath on the front door.
After cross border moving, all it will take to get in the Christmas spirit is a few added traditions to your year.
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