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10 Fun Facts for Kids about Celebrating Obon

Have you ever heard of Obon? It’s a Japanese festival, similar to Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Celebrated for centuries, it’s a time to clean graves and create home altars as families welcome their much-beloved ancestors. While celebrating Obon is generally associated with Buddhism, it also includes elements from the more indigenous Shinto tradition, as […]

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20 Fun Facts About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina is affectionately known as the Queen City by Charlotteans who live there.  It is a vibrant city that boasts world-class barbecue, the Charlotte Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets, Nascar racing, and a plentitude of family-friendly things to do. As a city, it was named in honor of the German Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

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Travel the World Through Books This Summer | Multicultural Kid Blogs for Mom's Library

Travel the World Through Books

Summer is coming, and with it a freedom from the time constraints of the school year. Make the most of this time by focusing on diverse children’s books, with recommendations from parents and educators from around the world. Summer reading with children is the perfect opportunity to travel the world through books! The flexibility of school

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