by The holiday season can be challenging for bilingual and bicultural families such as ours. My daughters are now 8 years old. From the get-go, I worked hard to foster the Spanish and Latino culture (our heritage). I naively believed that if I did that, I’d be set by the time they started elementary school. […]
Honoring Native American Heritage Month with Kids
by There are countless ways to honor Native American Heritage Month with kids. November is Native American Heritage Month! Disclaimer: Native American Heritage Month is a U.S. holiday. This post, which focuses on the original inhabitants of the U.S., is not intended to diminish indigenous peoples from other parts of the globe. We encourage you […]
Christmas in the Philippines
by When it comes to celebrations, Filipinos go all out. Christmas in the Philippines is not just celebrated one day a year, it starts in September. They call it the “ber” months, September, October, November, and December. They have the longest Christmas season in the world. Once September hits, Filipinos decorate their houses with colorful lights, […]
10 Fun Facts About Diwali for Kids
by Diwali is the celebration of light over darkness. It’s a holiday with broad appeal. People throughout India and several neighboring countries observe Diwali. It’s also a popular Hindu/Indian cultural event enjoyed around the globe. Today’s post features 10 fun facts about Diwali for kids. You might also enjoy this collection of Diwali books for […]
Guatemala With Kids: The Sumpango Giant Kite Festival
by Elizabeth Morrill takes us to the Sumpango kite festival in Guatemala where they fly giant, colorful kites in honor of All Saint’s Day. What’s that in the sky — is it a bird? is it a plane? If it’s November 1st and you happen to be in the Sacatepéquez Department of Guatemala, then it’s […]
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