As we prepare to celebrate a 2020 version of Thanksgiving this week in the United States, I’ve been reflecting on an article that a colleague forwarded to me a few weeks ago, titled Decolonizing Thanksgiving Is An Oxymoron – Kids Books
Kwanza
Another December holiday celebrated with the lighting of candles and reflection over many days is Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a 7-day pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture with these 7 principles: Umoja (Unity)| Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)| Ujima (Collective Work and
Merry Christmas
I hope Christmas dispels darkness and brings forth light to you and your loved ones this year!!
Happy Hanukkah
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. Here’s a link to some fun activities for kids Thanks to Jen Mercer from Learning Journeys Forum for sharing . https://pjlibrary.org/hanukkah…Find everything you need for a kid-friendly Hanukkah. Recipes your child will love, activities to
December Solstice
Though there are many holidays in December, one that is related to nature is the December Solstice. Solstice means “sun stands still.” The December Solstice is the time when the sun reaches the most southerly declination, directly above the Tropic
Some Holiday Favorites
As the Festival of Lights holidays: Solstice, Hanukah and Christmas, begin, it is often helpful to take a few minutes away from the busyness of shopping, baking, and event planning to pause. In our home, reading is an excellent way