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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.035069473Origin of Wreaths and 10+ Christmas Wreath Projects for Kids, Teens, and Adults
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/origin-of-wreaths-10-christmas-wreath-projects-for-kids-teens-adults/#respondWed, 09 Dec 2015 18:06:50 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=8487The origin of the Christmas wreath precedes modern times. Learn about the history and symbolism of wreaths throughout the world, and take your pick of more than 10 Christmas wreath tutorials for kids, teens, and adults. Whether they are made of flowers, twigs, leaves, fruits, or other decorations, wreaths are a beautiful touch of nature...
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/religions-in-bosnian-culture/#respondSun, 22 Jun 2014 21:13:08 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=5951We are learning about Bosnia-Herzegovina! I would like to give an short introduction to two of the religions that form a part of Bosnian culture and its national identity: Islam and Eastern Orthodox. When most people hear Bosnian culture in the news, there are negative messages of civil war, ethnic tensions, and religious strife. I spoke with...
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/books-world-religions-for-kids/#commentsWed, 11 Jun 2014 22:30:13 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=5806This is the second post in a series on World Religions for Kids, a group of articles packed with resources to help teachers and parents teach their children about World Religions as a means to promote compassion, empathy, cultural understanding, and tolerance. These books are a sample of the incredible list of 300+ multicultural books featured in...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/books-world-religions-for-kids/feed/105806Christmas in Mexico: Nativity Scenes, Piñatas, Las Posadas and more
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-mexico/#commentsSun, 08 Dec 2013 18:04:24 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4931Christmas- 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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https://kidworldcitizen.org/carnival-around-the-world/#commentsTue, 12 Feb 2013 18:22:37 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=1426People 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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https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-the-philippines/#commentsMon, 24 Dec 2012 13:15:14 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3445~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. ...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-the-philippines/feed/113445Christmas in Slovakia
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-slovakia-a-recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-honey-cookies/#commentsWed, 12 Dec 2012 18:21:02 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3381~ 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...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-slovakia-a-recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-honey-cookies/feed/83381Recipe for Medovniky: Slovak Christmas Honey & Spice Cookies
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-christmas-honey-spice-cookies/#commentsWed, 12 Dec 2012 13:35:09 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3376~ 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)...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-christmas-honey-spice-cookies/feed/63376Christmas in Italy: A Month of Traditions
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-italy-a-month-of-traditions/#commentsFri, 07 Dec 2012 16:06:12 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3302My 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...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-italy-a-month-of-traditions/feed/53302Let’s Learn about Ethiopia
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/lets-learn-about-ethiopia/#commentsSun, 29 Jul 2012 15:57:09 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=2366Our son was born in Ethiopia. Because we want Ricky to have a connection to his heritage, as a family we try to learn about Ethiopia as much as we can: the food, traditions, history, language, music, religion, and more. Ethiopia is an amazing country with a rich history- so much more than stereotypes and...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/lets-learn-about-ethiopia/feed/182366Photos of Guatemalan “Alfombras:” Street Decorations for Holy Week
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/photos-of-guatemalan-alfombras-street-decorations-for-holy-week/#commentsFri, 06 Apr 2012 15:39:01 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=1639This 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...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/photos-of-guatemalan-alfombras-street-decorations-for-holy-week/feed/111639Ward Off the Evil Eye with a Hamsa Craft
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/good-luck-hamsa-craft/#commentsWed, 18 Jan 2012 03:48:11 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=1185The hamsa is a hand-shaped amulet found throughout the Middle East, sometimes used for protection by Jewish and Muslim people. Hamsas are used in jewelry and wall-hangings, and also can be found on the entrances in homes or hanging in cars because of the superstition that they ward off the evil eye and protect people...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/good-luck-hamsa-craft/feed/111185How do the Reyes Magos Get to Spain? via Helicopter, Skiis, Boat, Horse…..
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/how-do-the-reyes-magos-get-to-spain-via-helicopter-skiis-boat-horse/#commentsFri, 06 Jan 2012 20:25:15 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=1096Today in Spain, children woke up to gifts (books, DVD’s, games, stuffed animals, etc) left for them by “Los Tres Reyes Magos:” Gaspar, Melchor and Balthazar (aka the three wise men or the three kings). Christians (including Catholics in Spain) believe that 3 foreign dignitaries came to visit Jesus after his birth 2000+ years ago...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/how-do-the-reyes-magos-get-to-spain-via-helicopter-skiis-boat-horse/feed/31096Christmas in Germany and “Googly Eye” Cookies
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-germany/#commentsWed, 07 Dec 2011 04:22:08 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=734Germany is the birthplace of many Christmas traditions celebrated around the world: the Advent calendar, carols such as “O Christmas Tree” and even the Christmas tree. I asked my friend Julia Seiberts, of Munich, to share with us how they spend Christmas in Germany. Julia is a devoted wife, mom to 2 handsome boys, and...
]]>https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-germany/feed/12734Christmas in Norway + a Craft
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https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-norway-a-craft/#commentsWed, 30 Nov 2011 22:47:07 +0000http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=682Christmas is a Christian holiday that is celebrated by billions of people around the world. While hundreds of countries celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas, each country has it’s own customs, symbols, typical food, traditions, and songs, related to the holiday. Did you know that the “yule log” came from Norway? Or that...