Have you ever heard of the winter solstice? It is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, something that was widely celebrated in many Northern European cultures before Christianity – and Christmas – arrived in the region. In fact, many traditions that we associate with Christmas, for example Christmas trees and Christmas […]
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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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In Latvia, where I come from, foraging is a national sport. In summer we flock to meadows and forests to pick blueberries and wild strawberries. Then in autumn, our woods provide us with a bounty of delicious mushrooms. But the real foraging season begins much earlier in the year. Soon after the snow melts and
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Do you love to travel with your family? Are you raising little world explorers? Here is an enormous collection of family travel guides from our members featuring destinations from around the world, so spin the globe and see where your next destination will be! Family Travel Guides From Around the World Find more family travel
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How much do you know about Latvia, the small country by the Baltic Sea? Learn about this fascinating little country through these 10 fun facts about Latvia and explore more through the suggested activities. The Republic of Latvia lies in the north east of Europe and is home to roughly 2 million people. Around one
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