One way for schools and families to explore other cultures is to look at how holidays are celebrated around the world. Christmas around the world is an excellent example of huge diversity of cultural traditions surrounding a single holiday. One excellent way for kids to learn about customs in other places is to read great …
Did you know? Christmas wasn’t declared an official holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870? The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers? Christmas trees have been sold in the U.S. since 1850? Many European countries believed that spirits, both good and evil, were active during the Twelve …
December is a celebratory and holy month for many people around the world. I truly believe that in order to raise worldly people, we must learn about, understand and respect the customs and traditions and the multicultural holidays of people who are different from us. I always say ignorance begets fear and hate. We must …
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We are so pleased to announce the publication of our Multicultural Kids Holiday Gift Ideas! This was a true labor of love, made up of suggestions from our members for wonderful gifts for your multicultural kids! You’ll find not only ideas for everything from books and toys to music and clothing, you will also find …
