Easter is the most important holiday for Christians around the world. Easter is called a movable feast since it is not a set date each year. The Western churches celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox, March 21, which means it can fall between March 22 and April […]
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March 20th through 22st is a very special time for many people around the world. Not only is it the time of spring equinox, but it is a time for Naw-Ruz (Nowruz) – New Year – which is celebrated in many countries. It is a beautiful festival, adorned with gorgeous decorations, filled with gifts and
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Anyone else ready for spring?? This year, try celebrating the season with your little ones by learning about another culture with these Holi crafts and activities! Holi is a joyous festival of colors celebrated every spring by Hindus around the world. Marking the beginning of spring, it is usually celebrated at the end of February
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Purim (פורים), the Festival of Lots, is a joyous, springtime holiday that is cherished by Jewish children throughout the world. It is a noisy, fun-filled affair involving the traditional telling of the Purim story, costumes, gift-giving to friends and those in need, and eating a festive meal with family and friends. Purim is celebrated according
Here in the Netherlands, the celebration of Chinese New year is not so common. When I asked my children what Chinese around the globe celebrate at this time of the year they were clueless and I was glad I had this activity in mind to introduce to them the Chinese New Year celebration. I presented
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