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Holidays

A Month of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions in the Philippines

There is a very large number of Filipinos employed here in Thailand and I have worked with quite a few over the years, most recently with four lovely women during my month in Phang Nga province. I have always found people from the Philippines to the kindest overall of all nationalities that I have come into contact with. Those I have met have, without fail, … Continue reading A Month of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions in the Philippines

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Holidays

Honoring Florence Nightingale on International Nurses Day

On May 12 each year, International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated around the world to mark the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and also to celebrate the contributions nurses make to society. Each year, a theme is chosen for International Nurses Day. The theme for 2018 is “A Voice to Lead: Health Is A Human Right.” Each year, a kit is prepared and distributed that contains educational … Continue reading Honoring Florence Nightingale on International Nurses Day

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