by Christmas is celebrated in over 160 countries around the world. Today we explore Ethiopia. First, Ethiopia does not use the Gregorian calendar that much of the rest of the world does. Instead, they still use the Julian calendar with twelve months of 30 days and the thirteenth month of five days. But, on leap […]
Epiphany Around the World
by Epiphany is coming up on January 6th. This holiday is largely celebrated within the Catholic church. It isn’t as familiar outside the Catholic faith. Growing up in a Protestant church, Epiphany was not observed. I actually didn’t become aware of the tradition until I was in college. However, my husband grew up Catholic. Celebrating […]
23 Multicultural Shoe-Sized Gifts for the Epiphany
by For some families, Día de los Reyes (or the Epiphany) is when their gift exchange takes place. Children may leave their shoes, a note with their wishlists tucked inside for the Magi. Others leave a box of grass for the Magi’s camel, in the hopes that the kings will leave them a few gifts […]