Mochi Pounding!

Quote of the day: “In many Japanese American households and communities, an annual custom ismochitsuki—the pounding of mochi or rice cakes, which is essential to the “Oshogatsu” or New Year’s celebration. Mochitsuki is an all-day event which requires many hands, long hours, and physical labor, but is also a time Read more…

Hawaii Style Christmas

Quote of the day: “Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more….” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas Merry Christmas everyone! I am experiencing the simplest Christmas ever—no Christmas tree to decorate, no cookies to bake, no gifts to wrap (or unwrap), no Christmas season stress. Read more…