2018 Host Family of the Year Finalist
The Lorenz family, a host family in Colorado
I know there are plenty of great host families out there, but I must have won the host family jackpot! They have gone above and beyond all my expectations and have made my time in the United States unforgettable. One of my favorite memories with my host family is my Name Day, which happened on December 21. Celebrating a Name Day is a Czech tradition. Every day there is a name in the calendar and all the people that have that name get to celebrate a Name Day. My host family caught me off guard this year! I did not expect to get anything at all, and so when they all came into my room, bringing special treats and gifts for me saying ‘Happy Name Day!’ I was surprised! My heart was so happy and I felt very special and loved!
Submitted by Natalie, Cultural Care au pair from Czech Republic
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