by Christmas is celebrated in over 160 countries around the world. Today we explore Ethiopia. First, Ethiopia does not use the Gregorian calendar that much of the rest of the world does. Instead, they still use the Julian calendar with twelve months of 30 days and the thirteenth month of five days. But, on leap […]
20 Easter Foods Around the World
by Easter is coming! On April 21st, people around the world will be celebrating with various traditions. From the Easter Bilby of Australia to Mexican cascerones, each culture has its own unique way to celebrate. However, one commonality is that we all celebrate with food. In Sweden, they eat a Smorgasbord, in the United States, […]
Looking Back at Women-Led Movements Around the World in 2018
by Women’s History Month is a great time to look back at powerful women-led movements and protests that shook the world in the past year for some inspiration. Let’s celebrate the successful and global movements with female leadership. Also, let’s learn from these practical methods of reaching goals and remind everyone that girls DO run the […]
Why Taking Kids on Safari is One of the Best Things To Do
by We set up our tent on a bluff high above a river. We figure with a cliff at our back we only have to worry about animals approaching from the front. At dusk, we light a fire and barbeque steak and sausages. As the sun descends we hear hyenas cackling and the sounds of […]
Fun Facts for Kids About Djibouti
by First of all, you need to know how to pronounce Djibouti. Take off the “D” and say, “Ja-boo-ti.” If you want to sound more local, stress the last syllable. If you want to sound foreign or fit in with an English-speaking group, stress the first syllable and make the “t” sound more like a […]
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