When you think of Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos, you often think of the Mexican holiday. But did you know that people celebrate Day of the Dead around the world, and that not all are celebrated during the same month? Day of the Dead Around the World Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong […]
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Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays of the year, at least in my house. My kids start to think about their Halloween costumes in late August. It’s so much fun dressing up, going around from house to house collecting candy, but with all the fanfare of tricks, treats, and costumes, where do these
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If I have to describe my home country in one word, that would be magical! Although Ecuador is a small country in South America, it’s packed with a big dose of biological and geographical diversity. From pink dolphins to giant turtles, from pre-Hispanic ruins to gorgeous colonial towns, there is so much to see and discover
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You’re here because you want to raise globally-minded children, right? Or maybe because you love learning about new cultures or languages yourself and want to find a way to share that with your kids. Or maybe your family is biracial or multicultural and you want to make sure your children grow up knowing about their
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Since early October 2012, Malala has become a known name throughout the world. The attempt on her life was a shot heard around the world that continues to ring in our ears today. “We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” — Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai was announced as the co-recipient
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