Culture in Issaquah Highlands

Oct 27 2020

Homebound Holidays: Keeping Traditions Alight, Virtually

By Samanyu Tirumale Connections

Diwali (or Deepavali) is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and a few other parts of the world. It is called “Diwali” in the northern part of India, and “Deepavali” in the Southern part. Diwali is also celebrated by some Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs. The significance of Diwali is to...

Oct 23 2020

Homebound Holidays: Honoring Loved Ones, No Matter What

By Magaly Merkel Connections

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead or All Souls Day) originated in Mexico and is celebrated all over…

Oct 21 2020

Homebound Holidays: A Quarantine Halloween

By Chelsea Musick Connections

Chelsea's daughter, Adara (left) with friend, Anika, trick-or-treating on Halloween in 2019. Halloween is one of my family’s favorite holidays. There’s always a lot of excitement around costumes, decorations, and strategizing how to get more candy year after year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween will certainly be different this...

Oct 05 2020

Homebound Holidays: German Festival Fun in the Comfort of Home

By Larissa Kolasinkski Connections

With the holiday season coming up, celebrating during a pandemic will be a unique challenge. In recognition of our Germanic…

Sep 30 2020

Sweet Potato Pie with Chocolate Almond Crust

Homebound Holidays: Enjoy Your Pie and Your Cake, Too

By Kimberly Kapustein Connections

Thanksgiving is a special holiday in the Kapustein household. In previous years, preparing for Thanksgiving was a week-long process of deep cleaning the house and refrigerator, shopping, and, of course, baking. We baked everyone’s favorite desserts – cheesecake, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and especially, sweet potato pie – the night...

Sep 28 2020

Homebound Holidays: Learning More About Our Heritage at Home

By Kim Ngo Connections

Tết Trung Thu, or Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, is just around the corner, this year starting on October 1. With current…

Sep 25 2020

Homebound Holidays: Remembering Jewish Traditions at Home

By Lynn Varner Connections

The crisp, clean air of fall feels like a new beginning. For Issaquah Highlands resident, Dena Eben Kernish and her…

Culture in Issaquah Highlands

Homebound Holidays: Keeping Traditions Alight, Virtually

Homebound Holidays: Honoring Loved Ones, No Matter What

Homebound Holidays: A Quarantine Halloween

Homebound Holidays: German Festival Fun in the Comfort of Home

Homebound Holidays: Enjoy Your Pie and Your Cake, Too

Homebound Holidays: Learning More About Our Heritage at Home

Homebound Holidays: Remembering Jewish Traditions at Home

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