Hannah oh my dollar valentine7/14/2023 ![]() ![]() While the black face makes my stomach ache, it’s interesting to think of it in the context of when this movie was made: 1942. The performance of “Abraham” (obviously not Irving Berlin’s best work) has become so controversial that most channels airing the movie cut it entirely. Which brings us to the first February holiday: February 12th, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. And each holiday comes with some seriously fantastic decor. Holiday Inn is just that: an inn that is open *just* for holidays. Personally, I’ll just take this one living room if you don’t mind. Working in the industry that I do, I often hear people go on and on about open-concept floor plans. (My regular, non-controversial makeup that brings me closer to looking like Joan Rivers than Jennifer Hudson, but keep reading.) I’m not gonna lie, I have to go with the gender stereotypes on this one I’d love to put on my make-up in front of that vanity. So perfect, in fact, that it was later reused in 1954’s White Christmas. (Personally, my dream house will have those big windows!) However, a few nuances I’d really like to point out are the contrasts between the “girl’s room” and the “boy’s room.” Please note: the lace curtains, hand-painted glass lamps, and chaise lounge, versus the printed drapes and model ship. The house used in Holiday Inn was the *perfect* New England home. Old movie sets remind us that cliché can sometimes be fantastic. Some would call it a Christmas movie, but I think it’s best enjoyed during the month of February: such a short month yet so many holidays! Regardless of when, here are a few things to be taken… It’s the classic story of boy meets girl set to the tunes of Irving Berlin.īoy falls in love with girl. In honor of Presidents’ Day, I just couldn’t resist sharing a little Style File from a favorite of ours: 1942’s Holiday Inn. How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Do you go all out, or do you keep it simple like us? It gives us the chance to buy each other thoughtful, yet inexpensive, gifts. We take special nights out regularly, no need to overpay just because of the calendar.Īs for gifts, we go to the dollar store together and each spend $5 on each other. Rather than paying for an overpriced Valentine’s Day menu at a restaurant, we cook a favorite meal at home. A kind word can be so much more valuable than any other gift. Every February we put them out in the foyer, and all month long we write little notes to each other. What started one year in response to a tight budget has become a favorite for us every year. Valentine’s Day, however, we celebrate in a little different way. Hannah’s birthday is more like birth-month, Christmas practically starts in July, and Fall itself is the biggest holiday of all. "That's where I think that people get caught in this escalating expectation.We do celebration a little different in our home. Then next year it escalates again," said Debie Andrus, assistant professor at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. "First you give cards, then one year you give an eraser or a pencil, or a sticker. While romantic expectations between couples tend to grow from year to year, marketing experts say children and parents now face similar pressures as retailers increasingly target them. ![]() "It's one big landfill dump," said Freedman-Smith. "How much garbage do I want to contribute? So if you are giving something, can you give something that is junk-free? How can your family think about that?" Expectations have escalated While the last minute dollar-store shopping spree may seem like a good idea, much of what children are giving and receiving is expendable. "When we see what people are doing on social media or Pinterest or any of these different ways, then we think 'Oh my gosh, everybody else is doing this. ![]() So there is a tendency right now for stuff to be a big deal."įreedman-Smith, co-founder of Parenting Power, says social media can exacerbate the keeping up with the Joneses-mentality and the parental guilt that goes along with it. ![]() And cookies and a pencil, and a pencil and something else. "Instead of just the card, maybe it's some candy. Emma MacGillvary, left, and Jade Clifford, right, hold one of the cards crafted by students at Mother Mary Greene School and given to seniors at a nearby retirement home. ![]()
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