by Easter is coming! On April 21st, people around the world will be celebrating with various traditions. From the Easter Bilby of Australia to Mexican cascerones, each culture has its own unique way to celebrate. However, one commonality is that we all celebrate with food. In Sweden, they eat a Smorgasbord, in the United States, […]
10 Fun Facts for Kids about Passover
by It’s spring! This means lots of holy days in lots of different faith traditions. Passover is probably the most widely-observed spring holy day in the Jewish tradition. It celebrates the story, told in the Biblical book of Exodus, of the Hebrew slaves escaping from Egypt. The “pass over” part refers to G-d guarding the […]
10 Fun Activities to Celebrate Ostara – The Spring Equinox
by Ostara, a Celebration of the Arrival of Spring I didn’t grow up celebrating Ostara, or any of the other old nature holidays. It is something that grew on us ever since we started homeschooling in 2010. We realized that following and celebrating the seasons was a great fit for our lifestyle and our family. […]
10 Fun Facts About the Festival of Holi
by What do you know about the colourful festival of Holi? It’s a Hindu festival that people celebrate around the world to welcome spring. Revellers throw colour at each other, and neighbours get together to eat and celebrate the beginning of a new season. Here are 10 fun facts about the festival of Holi and […]
10 Fun Facts for Kids About Purim
by How much do you know about Purim, the Jewish holiday usually celebrated in March? Purim is often called the Jewish carnival, as people dress in costumes and are commanded to eat, drink, and be merry. But there is much more to this holiday’s history and to how it is celebrated today. Here are ten fun […]
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