December 16
Scenes from Abroad
Take the time to enjoy these breath-taking sceneries from countries where our Nationality Room Committees come from!
Holiday Open House
An American in Iran
The Iranian Room Committee extends its warmest wishes during the holiday season. For Iranians, December 21 is the second most significant holiday, celebrating the rebirth of the sun god Mitra. To introduce the people and culture of Iran, the introduction is followed by an enthusiastic American traveler telling of his personal experiences there.
Ang Saya sa Vigan
Located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the South China Sea, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is reknowned for its Spanish colonial history and well-preserved Spanish monuments built in the 18th century.
Ferrigno Naples Presepi
Fourth generation artisan shopowner Marco Ferrigno gives us a tour of his Napoli shop on San Gregorio Armeno Street, the Italian heart of Christmas.
Howe Family from Northern Ireland
What is the Importance of ancestry & why did the Irish come to Pittsburgh? The Ireland video illustrates some history, scenery, and the connection between the U.S. and Ireland. There is also a family connection between Pittsburgh (Knox Family) and Northern Ireland.
Iran's Impressive Landscape
Iran is the size of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah combined. Sharing their degrees of longitude, it also shares their natural features. It has high mountains, valleys, forests, deserts, lakes and seashores. The video that follows is a visual overview of Iran’s impressive landscape.
Livingston Farm Video
The Livingston Family shows viewers the daily workings of a dairy farm works and traces their ancestry to Pittsburgh, PA.
Scenes from Austria
Enjoy a virtual tour of beautiful Austria.
The 12 Days of Greek Christmas Trivia Game
Every day, beginning on December 7th and ending on December 19, 2020, we will host one game. Viewers can play the game anytime between 7AM-10PM every day. The game consists of 10 multiple choice questions that test your knowledge about the Greek Christmas Period traditions.
At the end of every gameday (10 PM), the players with the top two scores among all participants will win prizes:
- Highest score: A bottle of Σπιτικό ultra-premium authentic extra virgin Greek olive oil (courtesy of Elaiourgiki A.E., Greece) & two cans of "TuVunu" mountain tea/honey-lemon drink
- Second-highest score: A box of 25 assorted Lindt Christmas chocolates
Virtual Tour: Cappadocia, Turkey
In this video, the Uzman family share their memorable moments in the magical land of Cappadocia, the land of fairy chimneys, a unique nature wonder creared by the erosion of soft volcanic ash over time.
Quo Vadis
Snowmen at Night read by Quo Vadis
Enjoy this children's story read by Annette Yauger, Quo Vadis guide.
The Chinese Room presented by Quo Vadis
An abundancy of principles for good and productive living are presented by Quo Vadis by enumerating the decorative details, while an explanation for the joy and lights of the New Year are explained with a story.
The Early American Room presented by Quo Vadis
The Early American Room imparts a sense of the Puritans, and while no holiday traditions were specifically practiced, the room is a unique interpretation into early life in New England. It is presented by two Quo Vadis guides. Watch and learn why.