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All Saints’ Day in Poland

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:58:06 +0000

~Brooke HJ Nungesser In the sparking candlelight on the First of November, at cemeteries across the country of Poland, you will experience the reverent holiday of All Saints’ Day. All Saints’ Day in Poland is the day where people gather together in what many around the world may consider the most unusual sort of way...

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Explore Portugal and Make Portuguese Pasteis de Nata

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 24 May 2014 16:23:09 +0000

We’ve started a new year of our wonderful series “Around the World in 12 Dishes.” Every month our group chooses a new country, and we learn a bit about the culture and make a typical dish. This month, we’re making Pasteis de Nata and learning about Portugal! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Portugal is...

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Christmas in Poland + Borscht and Uszka

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 14:31:09 +0000

~Olga Mecking I really enjoy the traditions of Christmas in Poland because they are very unique, incorporating Christian, pagan and Slavic traditions. Even though Easter is the biggest Christian celebration, I think children are most excited for Christmas in Poland because of the gifts and the special food. Even though our Christmas is slightly different,...

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Christmas in Mexico: Nativity Scenes, Piñatas, Las Posadas and more

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:04:24 +0000

Christmas- Navidad– in Mexico is a vibrant, festive time of year with family parties lasting all night as they celebrate together. The streets are decorated with poinsettias and lights, and in many towns they have huge Nativity scenes- often with live animals! After spending many a Christmas in Mexico, I am sharing the most common...

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Carnival Around the World: Oranges, Masquerades, and Pancakes

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:22:37 +0000

People celebrate carnival around the world the week before Lent, a Christian period of fasting and reflection. Traditionally held in areas with large Catholic populations, celebrations of carnival around the world often includes a parade with costumes and music- yet each country has their own unique traditions. Let’s look at some unique ways people celebrate...

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Christmas in the Philippines

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:15:14 +0000

~Austin Molina, Anthony Molina, and Shaw Molina Christmas in the Philippines is called Pasko. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year is “Maligayang Pasko” and “Manigong Bagong Taon!” The celebrations for Christmas in the Philippines officially begin on December 16th with the traditional Simbang Gabi, but people start preparing for Christmas in the Philippines many months before. ...

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Christmas in Slovakia

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:21:02 +0000

~ by Janka Kožíková I will talk mainly about the differences between Slovakia and Western Europe, and possibly to the USA. So the first difference is that our Christmas (Vianoce) is very much driven by Christian and mainly by Catholic tradition. For us the first Christmas holiday day is Christmas Eve – in Slovakia it...

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Recipe for Medovniky: Slovak Christmas Honey & Spice Cookies

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:35:09 +0000

~ with Janka Kožíková Christmas in Slovakia is a beautiful time of year- and no family would celebrate without making these delicious, soft honey and spice cookies. Ingredients for Spice Cookies — 500 g (a little more than 2 c) simple plain flour (not self raising) — 250 g (a little more than a cup)...

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Christmas in Italy: A Month of Traditions

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:06:12 +0000

My good friend Laura Rossi of Como, Italy, mother of 2 beautiful children, shared with me some of the many Italian Christmas traditions taking place during the month of December. Beautiful Christmas in Italy is like no other celebration! When we study Christmas around the world, Italy is one of the unique countries we look...

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Why so many Skeletons & Skulls for Day of the Dead?

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:10:04 +0000

Do you ever wonder why there are so many skulls for Day of the Dead? Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, other countries in Latin America, some places in the US with large Hispanic populations, some countries in Europe, and the Philippines. Based on the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day...

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Photos of Guatemalan “Alfombras:” Street Decorations for Holy Week

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:39:01 +0000

This week in Guatemala, hundreds of adults and children are staying up all night or waking up early to work on street “alfombras,” in preparation for Holy Week processions. These special alfombras, the Spanish word for “carpets,” are elaborate street decorations made of colored sawdust, flowers or flower petals, pine needles, sand, rice, or even...

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My “Documentary” on Semana Santa in Spain (Spanish video)

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:08:33 +0000

Semana Santa in Spain (or Holy Week, the week preceding Easter Sunday) is a week of festivals celebrated by Catholics getting ready for Easter. In the 1500’s, the church in Spain was looking for a way to explain and present the story of Jesus- and his resurrection from the dead- to the common people. What...

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Día de los Muertos: Remembering Our Loved Ones with Ofrendas

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:17:23 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Día de los Muertos, or Todos Santos is a holiday remembering those who have died, and is celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, and other Latin American countries. Many families make an ofrenda (altar) in their homes on a table or shelves to pay tribute to their loved ones...

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Let’s Read about Day of the Dead

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:08:16 +0000

Have you ever heard of Day of the Dead? The Day of the Dead, known as “Día de los Muertos” is one of Mexico’s most important celebrations. Ask your children to find Mexico on the map. How far is Mexico from your hometown? What do you know about Mexico? During the first week of November...

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Day of the Dead Bread from Mexico: History and a Recipe

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:18:22 +0000

Towns in Mexico, and other Latin American countries each celebrate the first of November differently. In Guatemala and Bolivia, “Todos Santos” (All Saint’s Day) is a time to gather at the cemeteries and leave flowers and food for the spirits of loved ones. In Mexico, “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in a similar fashion,...

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