by Ramadan is a special time of the year for Muslims all over the world. During Ramadan with kids, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. My children are too young to fast. However, there are a number of things we do as a family to make it a special time. Ramadan Calendar […]
Celebrating Pascha – Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions
by Growing up in the United States, my Easter traditions included colorful eggs, the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, an Easter basket, going to church, and spending time with family. Then I married a man from Greece and learned about Pascha – the most important observance in the Greek Orthodox faith – and its special Easter traditions. The Date Most years, Western […]
Teaching Kids about Religion by Traveling Around the World or Around the Block
by One of the great joys of traveling with kids is observing their reactions to new cultures and ideas. Their small world, the one you created in your own home, expands with every introduction to new people, places, traditions, and religions. In particular, travel brings many opportunities to understand and appreciate the diversity of religious […]
World Religions: Faith Around the World Celebration Blog Hop, Book Review & Giveaway
by Disclosure: Wisdom Tales gave me a copy of this product free of charge. All opinions in my review are my own and I did not receive any other compensation. Do you ever wonder about other religions? Do you want to teach your children about the commonalities and differences in world religions? Here is the […]
Celebrating Holi with Family and Friends
by Sharing an experience with another family can be one of most memorable adventures to experience together. Adding a whole other culture to it can make it even more memorable. Each spring there is a Hindi Festival called Holi. Around the world, Hindus are celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colors. Holi is a popular springtime celebrations […]