I first learned about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the calavera icon when I moved to the United States. In Puerto Rico, we celebrate All Saints Day, and All Souls’ Day. This happens to coincide with the popular Día de Muertos celebrated in the United States, Mexico, and many other countries across the world. I […]
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Where to find Halal Halloween Candy This post contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, Multicultural Kid Blogs will receive a small commission that will be used towards maintaining the site. Your first questions might be: do Muslims celebrate Halloween? Is trick or treat allowed in Islam? Islam is a diverse religion just
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Flavia Z. Drago’s debut picture book, Gustavo, the Shy Ghost, helps young readers learn more about the Day of the Dead. As a Mexican graphic designer and illustrator, her use of whimsical and detailed mixed-media helps to illustrate the vibrant elements of Mexican culture. “This post contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, Multicultural
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International Day of Peace is a day established by the United Nations to strengthen and focus on the ideals of peace and to encourage non-violence throughout the world. This year’s theme centers on recovery for a more equitable and sustainable planet. In this post, I offer books that center on connecting our daily lives and
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When parents and educators think about Hinduism, Holi and Diwali are the two major holidays that come to mind. But, Krishna Janmashtami {john-mahsh-tah-mee}, the celebration of Krishna’s birth, is also popular, fun, and kid-friendly. It usually falls sometime during August, and it’s a great way to explore both Hinduism and Indian culture. Here are a
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