Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration in the Chinese culture. Families come together, grievances are forgiven, and gifts are exchanged as a new year is welcomed with wishes for wealth and health. Getting ready for Chinese New Year starts weeks ahead with shopping, cleaning, and […]
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A man who never stopped asking the question, “What are you doing for others?” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. A Baptist minister, King became a civil rights activist early in his career. “Everything that
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One of the highlights of this past year was our huge collaborative project World Cup for Kids! Bloggers from all over the world shared kid-friendly posts about the 32 participating countries, from books and crafts to recipes and fun facts! Highlights included how to host a World Cup party and a video of kids around
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Mawlid Al Nabi in 2015 will occur on Saturday, January 3. Mawlid Al Nabi is an observance of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) by most Muslims around the world. It takes place on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, the 3rd month in an Islamic year. Since Islam is
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As I type this post, three generations of my family are sitting by a log fire, enjoying a warm cup of coffee (we are in France after all) and reminiscing about holiday memories while the youngest members of the family are safely tucked up in bed eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Père Noël (Santa). December is
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