by Europe. The European Union. Did you know it’s not the same thing? Learn more through these fun facts about the European Union. Europe refers to the continent that spreads from Iceland to Istanbul. The European Union is a confederation (or a group) of 28 member countries in Europe, started in 1957. It has created a common economic area […]
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Celebrate Winter Solstice Like a Northern European
by Have you ever heard of the winter solstice? It is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, something that was widely celebrated in many Northern European cultures before Christianity – and Christmas – arrived in the region. In fact, many traditions that we associate with Christmas, for example Christmas trees and […]
Kids, Culture, and Europe: 5 Tips for Promoting Cross-Cultural Education
by This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, Multicultural Kid Blogs receives a small commission. Europe boasts more cultural education opportunities than you could possibly drag your kids through in 5 years, let alone a summer holiday. There are so many museums, historical landmarks, and cultural performances that it […]
10 Fun Facts about Austria
by Wilkommen in Österreich! What do you know about this beautiful country of Austria in Western Europe? Check out the following ten fun facts about Austria, including links to a fun video, a recipe, and free printables. 1. Where is Austria? Some people say Austria looks like a Schnitzel. It’s completely surrounded by land. Austria […]
Carnival Traditions of Venezuela
by Carnival (Carnaval in Spanish) is a festivity that takes place in many countries around the world. From the vivacious colors of the costumes worn by many in the Carnaval Andino in Chile to the flamboyance of Venice’s all-time favorite celebrations, Carnival continues to be an occasion to pay homage to music, art, dance, and creativity […]
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