by The sun is finally shining again in France, after months of cold weather, rain, and snow. When the spring arrives, we habitually put aside our simmered dishes or potatoes with cheese dishes (hmm… raclette or tartiflette are so good we love winter just for that…). Our appetite is reduced because of the heat and […]
Make Your Own Morris Dancing Bells For Spring!
by All over the world, there are wonderful traditions where people take simple items like dancing bells, shells or seeds and make them into bracelets, waist belts or anklets. Then, as they dance, they create part of the rhythm just by moving. Have you ever thought of the body as a musical instrument? In the […]
Celebrating King’s Day in the Netherlands
by Each year in April the Dutch throw a national street party to celebrate King’s Day. Everyone dresses in orange and celebrates in honor of the king’s birthday. There’s a real sense of community throughout the celebrations, but the keyword is actually “fun. When is King’s Day? In the Netherlands, we celebrate King’s Day (or […]
May Day Activities and Crafts for Kids
by For families living in the Northern Hemisphere, May Day is a great time to celebrate longer days, warmer weather, and the increased presence of the sun. With centuries of history behind it, May Day offers numerous ways for kids and families to tap into the spirit of the holiday. Here is a brief history […]
Birch Sap: the Springtime Superdrink
by 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 […]
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