Have you heard about the Maya people of Mexico and Central America? Here are some fun facts for kids to learn more about their culture! The Maya civilization is a pre-Columbian, dominant Mesoamerican society, but over 7 million Maya live today throughout the Yucatán, Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador! Modern Maya families both preserve traditions (such […]
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Buying the perfect present can prove challenging. As the gift giver, you want to find something that is not only unique, but also relevant and useful for the gift recipient. Do you know of a kid who loves to travel? (Or perhaps one that needs some encouragement to really have fun on those long trips?)
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If you have ever been to a pow-wow or seen an exhibition of Native American culture, you have probably admired the dancers and their beautiful regalia (traditional clothing). Although each tribe has its own unique dances, traditional clothing, and other special practices, there are some women’s dance traditions that are seen widely across the USA
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Although I was born in England, the Netherlands has been my home since 2000. It’s a country I knew very little about until I moved here. Most people associate the Netherlands with clogs, cheese and windmills – and as the saying goes, where there’s smoke there’s fire. Here are 10 fun facts about the Netherlands,
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Welcome to the time of year when people from around the world remember their ancestors, honor their forbears, and express admiration for loved ones who have passed on. From our indigenous ancestors, we have Samhain (SAH-win) and Day of the Dead. From Christianity, we have All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. And while many
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