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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
What do you miss most about your hometown?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I would be unfaithful to my roots if I were to write about anything today without acknowledging that it’s Mardi Gras Day.
If you grew up in New Orleans, as my husband and I both did, you know that Mardi Gras is one of those truly cultural events that never leave you, no matter what city you presently call home. Throughout the day, I’ll be mentally transporting myself to the crowds on St. Charles Avenue, where families are enjoying a day of costumes, parades, music, dancing and, of course, great food.
Since we moved to Peachtree City, my husband and I have tried to recapture our fond memories of Mardi Gras by sharing king cakes with our children’s schools and Scout groups, tossing dozens of beads to neighborhood families and even hosting parties with Cajun and Creole fare. Yet nothing beats being there.
Since Peachtree City is a suburb of the cultural melting pot known as Metro Atlanta, it got me thinking that there might be special days and holidays when many of you feel like my family does today. You long for an annual tradition or celebration that was unique to your hometown. Or maybe you just miss a particular food or dish that can’t be found here.
Where are you from and what brought you to Peachtree City? What do you miss most about your hometown?
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