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The 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide | Multicultural Kid Blogs

The 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: Resources for Parents and Educators

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This April marks the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, which historians cite as beginning on April 24th, 1915. Many people still overlook this historical event that many have, in many ways, swept under the rug. Over two million Armenians lived in the Ottoman Empire at the time of the event, and afterward, fewer than […]

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Celebrating Pascha – Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions

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Growing up in the United States, my Easter traditions included colorful eggs, the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, an Easter basket, going to church, and spending time with family. Later, I married a man from Greece and learned about Pascha — the most important observance in the Greek Orthodox faith — and its special Easter traditions. The Date

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10 fun facts about Festival of Holi | Multicultural Kid Blogs

10 Fun Facts About the Festival of Holi

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What do you know about the colourful festival of Holi? It’s a Hindu festival that people celebrate around the world to welcome spring. Revellers throw colour at each other, and neighbours get together to eat and celebrate the beginning of a new season. Here are 10 fun facts about the festival of Holi and its

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advent around the world

Advent Around the World

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Learn all about Advent, and how it is celebrated around the world. Advent is the time to prepare for Christmas. The word Advent means “coming” or  “arrival.” During the month before Christmas, Christians prepare for the Advent of Jesus Christ. The church celebrating Advent goes back at least as far as the fifth century. In

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