by The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. It’s a story about the discrimination and persecution of Jews during the Second World War. It’s a story about a young girl who lived in hiding with her family and others for more than two years, fearing for their lives. And it’s a story […]
10 Fun Facts About Greece
by Γεια σας! Hello! Welcome to Greece – the southernmost country in Europe. It is divided into the mainland, the peninsula south of the mainland called the Peloponnese, and the thousands of islands in the seas around it. Greece is one of the oldest countries in Europe, with a history going back thousands of years. Ancient Greek […]
Celebrating Pascha – Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions
by Growing up in the United States, my Easter traditions included colorful eggs, the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, an Easter basket, going to church, and spending time with family. Then I married a man from Greece and learned about Pascha – the most important observance in the Greek Orthodox faith – and its special Easter traditions. The Date Most years, Western […]
The Rainbow Nation Celebrate Diversity Craft
by South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation because of its cultural diversity. With close to 55 million people representing a variety of cultures and speaking 11 official languages, you can understand the metaphor. Celebrate diversity with this tissue paper rainbow craft that is fun for all ages. It provides a wonderful opportunity to have a discussion about the […]
Connecting with Cultures Through Traditional Games
by I have wonderful childhood memories of gathering outside with my friends to play games such as Kick the Can, Blind Man’s Bluff, and Hopscotch. What I didn’t know at the time was that there were children just like me – all over the world – playing their own versions of these traditional games. Learning […]